Asparagus Goat Cheese Toss Recipe

Name: Asparagus Goat Cheese Toss
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb pasta, fussli, penne, rotini (I used whole wheat penne which I had on hand); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 onion, chopped; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper (I always add more!); 1 red pepper, diced; 1 12 lbs asparagus, woody ends snapped off and stalk cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 cup soft fresh goat cheese, cubed; 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped; ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped for garnish

Servings: persons

1 lb pasta, fussli, penne, rotini (I used whole wheat penne which I had on hand)
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper (I always add more!)
1 red pepper, diced
1 12 lbs asparagus, woody ends snapped off and stalk cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup soft fresh goat cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
¼ cup fresh chives, chopped for garnish

1
In a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender but firm.
2
Drain and return to pot, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
3
Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
4
Add garlic, onion, salt and pepper, red pepper and asparagus.
5
Cover and cook, stirring occasionally until vegetables are softened.
6
(approx.
7
5 minutes) Note: I cooked garlic and onion first, as I like my pepper and asparagus a bit on the crunchy side.
8
Add 2 T chives; cook, uncovered for 3 minutes.
9
Add cheese to pasta and toss well to coat, adding enough of the reserved cooking liquid to moisten if necessary.
10
(I didn't bother.)
11
Sprinkle with remaining chives.

772

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 lb pasta, fussli, penne, rotini (I used whole wheat penne which I had on hand), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Asparagus Goat Cheese Toss falls under the Vegetarian 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 Toss

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