Pasta With Goat Cheese and Asparagus
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Course : Vegetables
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 8
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/2  pounds        asparagus -- fresh
   2      tablespoons   chives -- chopped
   1      pound         fettuccine
                        pepper -- freshly ground
     1/4  pound         goat cheese
   2      tablespoons   butter
 

Preparation:

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.