Pasta with Asparagus and Goat Cheese

A creamy goat cheese and lemon sauce coats tender asparagus and whole grain spaghetti in this easy pasta dish that's perfect for dinner on a busy weeknight.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 367 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and chopped
• 4 ounces goat cheese
• 0.75 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 0.5 (16 ounce) package whole grain spaghetti

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, bring a second large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add asparagus and blanch until they turn bright green, about 3 minutes. Remove and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.

Step 3

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk flour into the melted butter. Add broth and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Mix in goat cheese and lemon zest. Add cooked spaghetti and asparagus and toss until covered in sauce.