Pasta with Goat Cheese and Roasted Asparagus

• 2 bunch asparagus
• 4 tbsp. butter
• 12 oz. cavatappi
• 1 log soft goat cheese
• 2 tbsp. fresh chives

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil for pasta.
2. Place asparagus on a large rimmed baking sheet; dot with 1 tablespoon butter, and season with salt and pepper.
3. Roast until tender, tossing occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes; cut into 2-inch lengths.
4. While asparagus is roasting, generously salt boiling water.
5. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, according to package instructions.
6. Set aside 1 1/2 cups pasta water; drain pasta and return to pot.
7. In a medium bowl, combine goat cheese, remaining 3 tablespoons butter, and 1/2 cup pasta water.
8. Season with salt and pepper, and whisk until smooth.
9. Add goat-cheese mixture and asparagus to pasta; toss to combine, adding more pasta water if necessary for sauce to coat pasta.
10. Serve pasta garnished with chives.
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Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/pasta-goat-cheese-roasted-asparagus-recipe-mslo1111 (may not work)