Asparagus, Goat Cheese & Lemon Pasta With Pine Nuts & Chives Recipe

Name: Asparagus, Goat Cheese & Lemon Pasta With Pine Nuts & Chives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch asparagus; 1/2 packet chives; 2 ounces goat cheese; 1 lemon; 1/8 cup pine nuts; 1/2 cup vegetable broth; 6 ounces whole wheat penne pasta; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted; 1 tablespoon salt

Servings: persons

1 bunch asparagus
1/2 packet chives
2 ounces goat cheese
1 lemon
1/8 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup vegetable broth
6 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
1 tablespoon salt

1
Fill a medium saucepan halfway with water, cover, and bring to a boil. Uncover, add 1 tbsp salt and pasta, and stir for a few seconds. Cook until desired firmness, 8-10 minutes.
2
Wash asparagus, snap off woody ends, and cut diagonally into 2 inch (5 cm) pieces. Add to pasta during the final 2-3 minutes of cooking time. Boil until bright green and tender-crisp.
3
Wash lemon and grate 1 tsp of zest. Wash and chop chives into small pieces.
4
Heat a small saucepan over medium heat.
5
Add butter to saucepan and let it melt. Add flour and whisk until smooth.
6
Add broth and, stirring constantly, cook until sauce thickens, 2-3 minutes.
7
Add zest, lemon juice, goat cheese, 1/2 of the chives (save the rest for garnishing), and salt. Stir until smooth. Remove from heat.
8
Drain pasta and asparagus and return to saucepan.
9
Add sauce to pasta and toss.
10
Cut remaining 1/2 lemon into wedges.
11
To serve, place pasta in a bowl or on a plate. Garnish with pine nuts, remaining chives, freshly ground pepper, and lemon wedges. Enjoy!

318

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bunch asparagus, 1/2 packet chives, 2 ounces goat cheese, 1 lemon, and more.

Yes, Asparagus, Goat Cheese & Lemon Pasta With Pine Nuts & Chives falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asparagus, Goat Cheese & Lemon Pasta With Pine Nuts & Chives

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