Creamy Goat Cheese And Asparagus Orecchiette Recipe

Name: Creamy Goat Cheese And Asparagus Orecchiette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 lb orecchiette; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 medium red onion, finely diced; 3/4 lb asparagus spear, cut into 1/2 inch lengths; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons fresh goat cheese; 1 tablespoon chives, snipped; freshly grated parmesan cheese, for serving

Servings: persons

3/4 lb orecchiette
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 medium red onion, finely diced
3/4 lb asparagus spear, cut into 1/2 inch lengths
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh goat cheese
1 tablespoon chives, snipped
freshly grated parmesan cheese, for serving

1
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the orecchiette until just al dente. Drain the orecchiette, reserving 2/3 cup of the cooking water.
2
Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add the onion and cook over moderately low heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the asparagus and crushed red pepper and cook over moderate heat until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the orecchiette and the reserved cooking water to the skillet along with the lemon juice and zest season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until the orecchiette is al dente and the asparagus is just tender, about 2 minutes. Add the goat cheese and chives and stir until melted. Transfer the pasta to bowls and serve with Parmesan cheese.

186

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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: 3/4 lb orecchiette, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 medium red onion, finely diced, 3/4 lb asparagus spear, cut into 1/2 inch lengths, and more.

Yes, Creamy Goat Cheese And Asparagus Orecchiette 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.

Creamy Goat Cheese And Asparagus Orecchiette

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