ASPARAGUS & HAM PASTA

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This is a delicious, satisfying dish...ham and asparagus go so well together...I've also used crumbled bacon... Enjoy!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Pasta

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 oz penne pasta
12 oz fresh asparagus
4 - 6 oz cooked, cubed ham
1 1/2 c heavy cream
3 Tbsp butter
3/4 c grated parmesan cheese
salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Wash the asparagus; break off rough ends and cut into 1 inch lengths leaving the tips whole. Start cooking your pasta. Bring a large skillet of water to boil, adding a pinch of salt. Add the asparagus and cover pan. Cook no more than 2 minutes. Drain and allow to cool. Using the same skillet, melt the butter and add the ham and asparagus. Cook briefly. Add the cream and bring to a boil; cook for 4-5 minutes to thicken cream. Drain pasta and rinse under hot water. Toss the pasta in a bowl with the sauce and stir in Parmesan cheese to taste. Top with a grind of pepper. You could substitute broccoli spears or peas for asparagus.

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