ASPARAGUS HAM FETTUCCINE

Asparagus Ham Fettuccine image

Rebecca Baird (below), a field editor from Salt Lake City, utah sent the recipe for this entree that is quick to fix for every day but is also perfect as a special meal to share with another person.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

4 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 pound fully cooked ham, julienned
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh sage or 2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

Cook the fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil; add asparagus. Cover and cook for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place in ice water; drain and set aside., In a skillet, saute the ham, walnuts, onion, sage and pepper in oil until onion is tender. Add asparagus; cook and stir for 1 minute. Drain fettuccine; toss with ham mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 750 calories, Fat 44g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 1338mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 46g protein.