INGREDIENTS
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Kosher salt
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1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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2 medium cloves garlic, pressed or minced
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1/8 tsp. cayenne
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1 lb. fresh cheese tortellini
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1 lb. asparagus, trimmed of tough, woody stems, and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces (leave the tips whole)
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1 cup shelled fresh peas (or thawed frozen peas)
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1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
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1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
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2 oz. fresh goat cheese, softened
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Freshly ground black pepper