Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and then drain the rest of the water from the pot.

Step 4

Add the pasta water, olive oil, and goat cheese to the now-empty pot.

Step 5

Cook over low heat, whisking until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.

Step 6

Add the pasta and asparagus and stir until evenly coated.