Best Pasta With Ham And Asparagus Recipes

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HAM AND ASPARAGUS FETTUCCINE



Ham and Asparagus Fettuccine image

I LOVE fettuccine, and when made with a bit of leftover ham it takes on a heartiness and richness so filling there isn't room for dessert!

Provided by STEPHNDON

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Creamy     Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces dry fettuccini noodles
8 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
½ cup butter
2 cups heavy cream
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
½ pound cooked ham, diced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Stir asparagus into pot in the last five minutes of cooking; drain.
  • While pasta is cooking, heat butter and cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat. When mixture begins to bubble, stir in Parmesan, garlic powder, pepper and cayenne. Continue cooking until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally. Stir in ham and heat through.
  • Toss pasta and asparagus with sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 754.3 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 179.3 mg, Fat 55.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 32.5 g, Sodium 785.4 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

ASPARAGUS HAM DINNER



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I've been making this low-fat ham dinner for my family for years, and we always look forward to it. With asparagus, tomato, pasta and chunks of ham, it's a tempting blend of tastes and textures. -Rhonda Zavodny, David City, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked corkscrew or spiral pasta
3/4 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 medium tomatoes, diced
6 ounces boneless fully cooked ham, cubed
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute asparagus and yellow pepper in oil until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes and ham; heat through. Drain pasta; add to mixture. Stir in parsley and seasonings. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 561mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY PASTA WITH HAM AND ASPARAGUS (OR BROCCOLI)



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Herbed cream cheese makes this sauce not only taste great but it's almost effortless too! You can substitute Broccoli if your not a big fan of Asparagus and serve with bread sticks or a salad if you'd like.

Provided by MTpockets

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups bow tie pasta, uncooked (or small pasta of your choice)
1 (10 ounce) package of frozen cut asparagus or 1 (10 ounce) package baby broccoli florets
1 (6 ounce) package cooked ham, cut into thin strips
1 (8 ounce) container soft style cream cheese with chives and onions
1/3 cup milk (skim is ok)

Steps:

  • In a large dutch oven, add pasta to boiling water and cook 6 minutes less than recommended on package; add frozen asparagus or broccoli the last 5 minutes of pasta cooking time.
  • Add ham for the last 1 minute before draining just to heat through.
  • Remove from heat and drain pasta-ham mixture thoroughly.
  • In a small bowl mix together cream cheese and milk until smooth.
  • Add cheese mixture to asparagus-ham mixture and stir over medium heat just until heated through and mixture is well coated.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.3, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 149.4, Sodium 106.9, Carbohydrate 61.9, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 3.3, Protein 38.3

CREAMY HAM AND ASPARAGUS TAGLIATELLE



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Make and share this Creamy Ham and Asparagus Tagliatelle recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sackville

Categories     Ham

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

500 g asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 slices ham, cut into strips
500 g tagliatelle pasta noodles or 500 g fettuccine
100 ml heavy cream
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cook the asparagus in boiling water until just tender.
  • Drain, setting aside some of the cooking water.
  • Cool and slice on the diagonal.
  • Heat the butter and olive oil in a frying pan, before adding the onion.
  • Sauté until soft and then add the ham, cooking for a further minute.
  • Add the asparagus and a ladle full of the cooking water.
  • Simmer until most of the water has evaporated.
  • Set aside while cooking the pasta in a separate pot, until al dente.
  • When the pasta is nearly ready, reheat the sauce and add the cream, parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Simmer for five minutes or until reduced by half.
  • Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce.
  • Sprinkle parmesan on top.

SPRINGTIME PENNE



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With ham, asparagus, onion and pasta in a creamy sauce, this stovetop supper is tasty enough for even your pickiest guests. It's great with penne, but you can also try it with mostaccioli or another type of pasta.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter
1/2 pound cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute asparagus and onion in butter for 5-8 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender., Add the ham, cream, pepper and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook over low heat for 1 minute. Drain pasta. Add to the asparagus mixture; toss to coat. If desired, top with shredded Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 617mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

FETTUCCINE WITH HAM AND ASPARAGUS



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, pastas, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 pounds fresh asparagus
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3/4 pound dry fettuccine
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup diced, boiled ham (about 1/3 pound)
4 ripe plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1/4 pound soft goat cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves or Italian parsley
Grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese to taste

Steps:

  • Scrape and trim the asparagus; discard the tough ends. Slice the spears on the bias into 1-inch lengths.
  • In a kettle or large saucepan, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add salt and the fettuccine. Boil gently for 9 minutes, or until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water and drain the pasta.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and add the asparagus, ham, tomatoes and garlic. Cook, stirring, over medium heat for 3 minutes. Do not overcook. Add the drained fettuccine, goat cheese, cream, basil leaves, the reserved water and salt and pepper to taste. Toss well over medium heat until blended well. Serve immediately with grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 615, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 75 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 890 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS



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Many terrific recipes change hands at my ladies' bridge group's monthly get-togethers. That's where I discovered this zippy, tempting dish. The garlic, asparagus, Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes create an irresistible taste combination. -Jean Fisher, Redlands, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 to 3 dashes hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
Salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 pound mostaccioli or elbow macaroni, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook the garlic, red pepper flakes and hot pepper sauce in oil and butter for 1 minute. Add the asparagus, salt and pepper; saute until asparagus is crisp-tender, 8-10 minutes. Stir in cheese. Pour over hot pasta and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

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