Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tomato Spaghetti
A combination of asparagus and tomatoes makes this chunky sauce the perfect complement to the earthy flavor of Mueller's Whole Grain Spaghetti. Goat cheese adds creamy balance and tang.
Cook Time: 12 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 13.25 ounces Mueller's Whole Wheat Spaghetti
- Reserve 1 cup pasta water
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1-1/2 cups Roma tomatoes, cored, seeded and diced small
- 1 bunch (1/2 cup) fresh basil, chopped fine
- 1 bundle fresh asparagus, blanched crisp and cut in 1 inch pieces
- 4 oz fresh goat cheese cut in small pieces (Gorgonzola may be substituted)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Heat oil in a large skillet. Add tomatoes and basil.
- Bring tomato mixture to a simmer. Add blanched asparagus.
- Toss in hot pasta. Stir in cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.











