"Don't be tempted to buy precrumbled goat cheese, despite the time savings?it won't melt as well...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound fusilli or rotini (spiral-shaped pasta)
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1 pound slender asparagus spears, trimmed, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
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2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon plus sprigs for garnish
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1 5-to 5 1/2-ounce log soft fresh goat cheese