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Rhubarb-Asparagus-Pasta

Rhubarb and Asparagus Pasta with Walnuts and Goat Cheese

© Chef Laura Bonicelli
Asparagus and Rhubarb show up at the same time in Minnesota farmers markets. Rhubarb and Asparagus Pasta with Walnuts and Goat Cheese celebrates their terrific combination of flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Dish - Pasta, Pizza, Sandwich, Rice, Main Dish - Vegetarian, MM-Blue
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 371 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 pound uncooked spaghetti or other pasta

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  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 green onions sliced, white and light green parts only
  • 12 asparagus spears woody parts snapped off and remaining spears cut into 1-inch pieces

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  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups rhubarb trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 2 tablespoons good-quality balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sugar

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  • 1/2 cup toasted walnuts halves
  • 2 teaspoons walnut oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt -- to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper

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  • 4 ounces goat cheese for topping

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the green onions and cook for 20 seconds. Add the asparagus and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Do not overcook. Remove the asparagus mixture to a plate.
  • In the same pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the rhubarb and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until starting to soften, but still crisp. Stir in the balsamic vinegar and the sugar and remove from the heat.
  • Place the pasta in a large bowl. Add the asparagus mixture, walnuts, walnut oil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper; toss to coat. Divide among 4 plates.
  • Top each serving with the balsamic rhubarb mixture and dollops of goat cheese.

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Notes

Copyright:
"Chef Laura Bonicelli"

Nutrition

Calories: 371kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 14gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 113mgPotassium: 412mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 882IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 115mgIron: 3mg
Keyword onedish, Pasta, Vegetarian
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