HAM AND VEGETABLE LINGUINE

Ham and Vegetable Linguine image

I've been pleasing dinner guests with this delicious pasta dish that was based on one I found in a favorite Italian cookbook. The delicate cream sauce blends well with the colorful and hearty mix of vegetables. I chop the vegetables ahead and later prepare this dish in a snap.-Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Rockford, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) linguine
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1 medium zucchini, diced
2 cups julienned fully cooked ham
1/4 cup butter
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup frozen peas
3 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon salt
Dash ground nutmeg
Dash pepper
Additional Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the asparagus, mushrooms, carrot, zucchini and ham in butter until the vegetables are tender. , Add the cream, peas, onions, Parmesan cheese, basil, salt, nutmeg and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 3 minutes or until heated through, stirring frequently. , Rinse and drain linguine; add to vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 698 calories, Fat 43g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 1606mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 28g protein.