asparagus, goat cheese and lemon pasta

Course Main Dishes

Ingredients in this Recipe

1 5 to 5 1/2 ounce log soft fresh goat cheese (the pre crumbled stuff will not melt as well)
1 pound slender asparagus spears, trimmed, cut into 1 to 1 1/2 inch pieces
1 pound spiral shaped pasta
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon plus more for garnish
Fresh lemon juice to taste (optional)