Spaghetti with Asparagus and Goat Cheese

Servings: six

Ingredients

1 lb whole-wheat spaghetti
½ cup olive oil
½ pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ pound cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
2 tablespoons basil, chopped
4 ounces goat cheese
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a soft boil.  Add spaghetti and cook following package directions.    Drain pasta and set aside 

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large non-stick pan.  Add asparagus and cook for 5 minutes.  Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.  Add the cherry tomatoes and basil, and spaghetti.  Continue to cook until heated through.  Remove form heat and season with salt and pepper.  Toss with both cheeses and serve.