Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 oz whole wheat rotini pasta
  • 5 oz soft goat cheese
  • 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2″ pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instruction

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water. When there are 4 minutes left in the cooking time, add the asparagus to the pot of pasta and cook until the pasta al dente and the asparagus is tender.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and then drain the rest of the water from the pot.
  • Add the pasta water, olive oil, and goat cheese to the now-empty pot.
  • Cook over low heat, whisking until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
  • Add the pasta and asparagus and stir until evenly coated.