Lemony Pasta with Goat Cheese Spinach

Ingredients

• Salt and pepper
• 3/4 pound spaghettini or spaghetti
• 4 ounces fresh goat cheese
• 10 ounces baby spinach (10 cups)
• 3 cups fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 cups fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice
• 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped

Details

Cooking time 20mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 2 cups pasta water, then drain.

In pot, stir together goat cheese and 1 cup pasta water over medium. Add pasta, spinach, parsley, cilantro, lemon zest and juice, and more pasta water if necessary to create a light sauce that coats pasta; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with walnuts and serve.

Cook's Note

This dish has a double dose of lemon: Juice adds tartness, while zest contributes a softer, more floral flavor.