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May 26, 2011 by: Yazmin Cruz

Lemony pasta recipe

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I was looking for a recipe to use my freshly cut asparagus from my garden when I came upon a recipe from one of my favorite food blogs. It reminded me of spring and so I tweaked it to my liking. This recipe includes three of my favorites: pasta, cheese, and lemon.

It was delicious, inexpensive, and fast to make on a week night. Another reason I like this easy dinner recipe so much is because it’s versatile. You can add different in season  veggies like peas, green beans, or even chicken to make it more hearty. I added chicken that needed to be used. This pasta recipe can also be serve with warm bread and a small soup, if you’re really hungry.

Ingredients

1 pound whole wheat rotelle pasta
1 pound slender asparagus spears, trimmed, cut into 1- inch pieces (or seasonal veggie)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 5-ounce log soft fresh goat cheese
Fresh lemon juice to taste

Directions

  1. Cook your pasta in a large pot of well-salted water until it is almost tender.
  2. Add asparagus and cook until firm-tender.
  3. Drain both the pasta and asparagus together. Don’t forget to save a cup of pasta water.
  4. Combine olive oil, lemon zest, tarragon and goat cheese (the pre-crumbled cheese does not melt as well) in a large bowl. Crumble the cheese as you add it.
  5. Toss in the hot pasta and asparagus and a couple tablespoons of the pasta water.
  6. Mix the ingredients until smoothly combined, adding more pasta water if needed.
  7. Season with salt and pepper, and add a couple drops of lemon juice for more flavor.

Serves 6.

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Comments

  1. EllieD says

    May 26, 2011 at 8:56 am

    Yazmin, this is an excellent basic pasta dish process that anyone can adapt to their personal preferences. Thanks for sharing it with your readers! I first learned of it years ago from a former colleague. His recipe used pasta (noodles), goat cheese, chicken, chicken stock and garlic. You’re right about it being so quick and easy to put together. I really like your variations.

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  2. Yazmin says

    May 26, 2011 at 5:00 pm

    @EllieD Thanks so much. Can’t wait to see you at the Frugal Festival this year!

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  3. EllieD says

    May 26, 2011 at 6:27 pm

    @Yazmin ~ And I look forward to seeing you as well. We worked hard, but we did have a good time last year. BTW ~ Julia’s mom will be here again! Looks like a real reunion.

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  4. Yazmin says

    May 26, 2011 at 9:12 pm

    @EllieD Her father will also come down to help. He is the official Frugal Festival photographer. I can’t wait. It’s going to be so much fun!

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