Penne with tomatoes, asparagus and goat cheese

Ingredients

1. 1/3 pound complete-wheat penne pasta
2. 1 cup chopped asparagus, 1-inch items
3. 1 tablespoon h2o
4. 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
5. 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, in addition full leaves for garnish
6. 1 tablespoon minced garlic
7. 1/8 teaspoon freshly floor black pepper
8. 2 ounces goat cheese

Instructions

Fill a significant pot 3/4 entire with drinking water and deliver to boil. Add the pasta and cook dinner in accordance to the offer instructions. Drain the pasta.

While the pasta is cooking, set the asparagus and h2o in a microwave-risk-free bowl. Warmth the asparagus on substantial electricity right up until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes.

In a bowl, mix the cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic and pepper. Increase the asparagus, pasta and goat cheese and toss until properly combined. Location in the fridge for at least 20 minutes to amazing.

Divide the pasta concerning the plates. Garnish with refreshing basil leaves and serve.