Asparagus with Goat Cheese Penne

Asparagus with Goat Cheese Penne is a light sumptuous dinner. Sweetness of asparagus with tartness of goat cheese makes a delightful combination.

Ingredients

1 bunch of fresh asparagus (Canned/frozen may be used as well)
1/4 cup green peas (optional)
3 tblsp goat cheese
1/4 cup Vegetable broth or reserve pasta water
Salt to taste
2 tsp Crushed black pepper
8 Oz of Penne Rigatoni
1 tblsp Butter
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Chopped Basil for garnish

Method

- Boil water to rolling boil in a pan.
- Add the pasta and cook till its al-dente.
- Decant water and save some pasta water.
- Cut asparagus into 2 inch pieces, include the spear as well.
- Melt butter in a pan.
- Add the chopped garlic, peas and asparagus.
- Fry till asparagus is tender.
- Add salt and crushed black pepper.
- Add the broth/pasta water.
- Let it simmer and add the goat cheese.
- Mix well and add the cooked pasta.

Serve it warm with parmesan cheese and basil on top.