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Asparagus & Leek Lemon Pasta

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A quick and healthy family supper!

Ingredients

  • ½ pounds Whole Wheat Penne
  • 1 bunch Thin Asparagus, Trim And Discard Bottom 2-3 Inches, The Remainder Cut Into 1-inch Pieces
  • 1-½ Tablespoon Unsalted Butter
  • 1 whole Leek, Ends Trimmed, With Light Green And White Parts Quartered And Thinly Sliced
  • 1-½ Tablespoon All-purpose Flour
  • ¾ cups 2% Milk, Room Temperature
  • ½ Tablespoons Freshly Grated Lemon Zest
  • ⅛ teaspoons Nutmeg
  • 1 pinch Salt To Taste
  • 1 pinch Freshly Ground Black Pepper, To Taste
  • 4 ounces, weight Soft Goat Cheese (I Used Herbed Goat Cheese)
  • ¼ cups Freshly Grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 1 whole Lemon, For Garnish

Preparation

Cook the pasta according to package directions. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the pasta to a large bowl. Let the water return to a full boil and add the asparagus, cooking until just tender and still bright green, about 3 minutes. Drain the asparagus and add it to the pasta.

Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the leek and saute until aromatic and soft, about 4 minutes. Whisk in the flour until it disappears, about 1 minute. Add the milk, lemon zest, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer, whisking occasionally until thick, about 4 minutes. Add the cheeses and whisk until melted and the sauce is smooth.

Pour the sauce over the pasta and asparagus and toss until evenly coated. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice if desired and garnish with lemon wedges.

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