Goat Cheese Pasta With Roasted Asparagus

Super easy

Preheat oven to 450f.

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.

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.

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.

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