Creamy Goat Cheese and Asparagus Orecchiette

INGREDIENTS

3/4 lb

orecchiette

1/4 cup

extra-virgin olive oil

1/2

medium red onion, finely diced

3/4 lb

medium asparagus spears, cut into 1/2-inch lengths

1/2 tsp

crushed red pepper

2 tbsp

fresh lemon juice

1 tsp

finely grated lemon zest

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 tbsp

fresh goat cheese

1 tbsp

snipped chives

Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving