Pasta with Goat Cheese and Asparagus

Recipe Cuisine: Vegetables
Recipe Category: Vegetables
Recipe Serves: 8

Recipes Ingredients:

1 1/2 lb Asparagus, fresh
Pepper freshly ground
2 tb Chives, chopped fresh
1/4 lb Goat cheese
1 lb Fettuccine
2 tb Butter

Recipe Instructions:

1. Scrape and trim the asparagus. Slice the spears on the bias, creating lengths of 1/4 inch. 2. In a kettle, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil. Add the fettuccine, boiling vigorously for 9 to 12 minutes. Do not overcook; the Pasta should be al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water and drain the pasta. 3. Melt the Butter in the Kettle and add the asparagus. Saute for about 1 minute and add the fettuccine, goat cheese, chives and the pepper. Pour in the reserved water. Toss well and serve.