SPAGHETTI WITH ASPARAGUS AND HAM

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We love the flavors in this recipe. It's like comfort food, hard to stop eating even though you're full. Cutting the asparagus on the diagonal gives a bit of extra visual appeal.

Provided by graffeetee

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 35m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 cup ham, diced
2 cups asparagus, cut into 1/2-inch slivers
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 lb thin spaghetti

Steps:

  • Melt butter in evoo in a large skillet.
  • Add onion and cook until just starting to brown.
  • Add ham and saute briefly.
  • Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce the broth just a bit before adding asparagus.
  • Add asparagus and simmer briefly. How long depends on how well you like your veggies cooked. If you like some crunch, 2 minutes at the most.
  • Add half and half and return to simmer.
  • Add cooked spaghetti to the pan and toss all to combine.
  • Allow to cook briefly.
  • Add Parmesan and toss to combine, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 742.6, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 59.4, Sodium 640, Carbohydrate 89.8, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 4.3, Protein 35.1

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