Goat Cheese Pasta With Roasted Asparagus

Submitted by Cheri 911

"Super easy"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 lbs asparagus, tough ends removed (2 bunches)
• 4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
• 12 ounces cavatappi pasta or 12 ounces other short pasta
• 5 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled
• 3 tablespoons snipped fresh chives, for garnish

directions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil for pasta. Place asparagus on a large rimmed baking sheet; dot with 1 tablespoon butter, and season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender, tossing occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes; cut into 2-inch lengths.
3. While asparagus is roasting, generously salt boiling water. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Set aside 1 1/2 cups pasta water; drain pasta and return to pot.
4. In a medium bowl, combine goat cheese, remaining 3 tablespoons butter, and 1/2 cup pasta water. Season with salt and pepper, and whisk until smooth. Add goat-cheese mixture and asparagus to pasta; toss to combine, adding more pasta water if necessary for sauce to coat pasta. Serve pasta garnished with chives.

Reviews

[Chef Kate]

Excellent! Very simple and quick and fresh tasting. Asparagus and goat cheese from the farmers' market, chives from our garden--a lovely combination. Thanks, Cheri!