Pasta with Goat Cheese & Asparagus

Photo: Naama Ran
Yield: 4-5 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Level: Easy

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch fresh asparagus
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 6 cloves garlic, sliced
• Grated zest from 1 lemon
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 16-ounce package pasta, cooked according to package instructions (save 1/2 cup cooking water)
• 7 ounces Tnuva Goat Cheese, cut into small pieces

Instructions

1. Remove the tough bottom stems of the asparagus and cut into 1-inch pieces.
2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Saute the asparagus pieces (except for the tops) for about 3 minutes or until soft. Add the asparagus tops and the garlic, and saute for another 2 minutes. Add the lemon zest, salt & pepper and the pasta with 3-4 tablespoons of cooking water and cook for another 2 minutes.
3. Add the goat cheese and mix well. Serve immediately.