HAM, ASPARAGUS, AND PASTA CASSEROLE

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I have no idea where this came from, but I'm pretty sure I tweaked it from some cookbook or another. This is not only easy, it's incredibly tasty. Not too heavy, and doesn't take long in the oven so it's not bad for a summertime casserole.

Provided by Felix4067

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 3/4 cups broad egg noodles, uncooked
2 1/2 cups asparagus, chopped into 1-inch lengths
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup red onion, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 cups cooked ham, cubed
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in boiling water seven minutes.
  • Add asparagus; cook an additional 2-3 minutes; drain.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in large frying pan and preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Add onion to butter and saute 4-5 minutes, just until softened.
  • Combine flour, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Add milk and chicken broth; combine well with a whisk.
  • Add milk mixture to frying pan.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened (about 5 minutes).
  • Remove sauce from heat; stir in lemon juice.
  • Combine all ingredients except parmesan and bread crumbs in a large casserole dish.
  • Combine parmesan and bread crumbs, and sprinkle over top of casserole.
  • Bake at 450F for approximately 10 minutes, until casserole is bubbly and the bread crumbs are golden brown.

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