Healthy Pasta Recipe

Asparagus and Goat Cheese Pasta

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins

(Per Serving)

Calories: 389
Protein: 20 grams
Carbohydrates: 50 grams
Fat: 13 grams

Ingredients

• 8 ounces whole grain thin spaghetti
• 1 pound asparagus, with bottoms cut off
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 can (14 ounce) low-sodium chicken broth
• 4 ounces goat cheese
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• pinch of ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Method

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and add the noodles, cook
to package instructions.
2. Meanwhile, heat a large pan of lightly salted water to boiling over high
heat. Add the asparagus and blanch in the boiling water for 3 minutes, or
until they turn bright green. Remove and rinse under cold water to stop the
cooking.
3. Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat, add the butter. Once the butter is
melted whisk in the flour. Add the broth and cook for 2 minutes, stirring
constantly, until the sauce thickens. Mix in the goat cheese and lemon zest.
4. Add the spaghetti and asparagus to the pan and toss, covering the pasta in
sauce. Serve with pepper and the Parmesan.