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

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