Capellini with ham and asparagus is an Italian dish with delicate flavors and is a favorite of many food enthusiasts. This classic pasta dish is a combination of tender capellini pasta, salty ham, and fresh asparagus, all tossed in a light sauce. The capellini is cooked al dente, the ham is thinly sliced and sautéed until crispy, and the asparagus is lightly steamed or roasted. The dish is then finished with a simple sauce made from white wine, butter, and Parmesan cheese. The result is a flavorful and elegant dish that is perfect for any occasion.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
HAM AND ASPARAGUS FETTUCCINE
I LOVE fettuccine, and when made with a bit of leftover ham it takes on a heartiness and richness so filling there isn't room for dessert!
Provided by STEPHNDON
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Stir asparagus into pot in the last five minutes of cooking; drain.
- While pasta is cooking, heat butter and cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat. When mixture begins to bubble, stir in Parmesan, garlic powder, pepper and cayenne. Continue cooking until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally. Stir in ham and heat through.
- Toss pasta and asparagus with sauce and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 754.3 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 179.3 mg, Fat 55.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 32.5 g, Sodium 785.4 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
CAPELLINI WITH HAM AND ASPARAGUS
Make and share this Capellini with Ham and Asparagus recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Laura Burkley
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine the ham and oil in a large serving bowl.
- Place asparagus pieces in microwave on high for 4 minutes.
- Cook the capellini pasta according to package directions and add the microwaved asparagus.
- Drain capellini and asparagus and toss with ham and oil.
- Pour heated chicken broth over entire mixture and sprinkle with parmesean cheese.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN SERRANO HAM
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet with canola oil spray.
- Lay a slice of ham on a work surface. Place a stalk of asparagus perpendicular to the ham, with the tip of the asparagus just higher than the top edge of the ham. Roll the asparagus on a diagonal, tightly wrapping the ham around the stalk as you go. (The ham should cover the entire stalk except for about an inch on the top and bottom ends.) Repeat with the remaining asparagus and ham.
- Place the asparagus, seam-side down, on the prepared baking sheet and lightly grease the tops with canola oil spray. Bake until the ham is crispy and the asparagus has softened and begun to char at the tips, about 15 minutes. Immediately pour the orange juice over the hot asparagus and season with salt. (The orange juice will almost completely evaporate on the hot baking sheet, but it will infuse the asparagus with orange flavor.)
- Transfer the asparagus to a serving plate and garnish with the orange zest. Serve immediately.
CAPELLINI WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons of salt and a splash of oil to the pot.
- Meanwhile, heat the 1/2 cup of olive oil in a large (12-inch) saute pan. Add the garlic to the oil and cook over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, basil, parsley, thyme, 2 teaspoons salt, the pepper, and red pepper flakes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften but don't break up.
- While the tomatoes are cooking, add the capellini to the pot of boiling water and cook for 2 minutes, or according to the directions on the package. Drain the pasta, reserving some of the pasta water.
- Place the pasta in a large serving bowl, add the tomatoes and Parmesan and toss well. Add some of the pasta water if the pasta seems too dry. Serve large bowls of pasta with extra basil sprinkled on top and a big bowl of extra Parmesan on the side.
ASPARAGUS HAM DINNER
I've been making this low-fat ham dinner for my family for years, and we always look forward to it. With asparagus, tomato, pasta and chunks of ham, it's a tempting blend of tastes and textures. -Rhonda Zavodny, David City, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute asparagus and yellow pepper in oil until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes and ham; heat through. Drain pasta; add to mixture. Stir in parsley and seasonings. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 561mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHEESY HAM AND ASPARAGUS BAKE
Even if you think you don't like asparagus you have to try this. It is a wonderfully easy quiche-like casserole to throw together for breakfast. This can be prepared the night before, covered, and put in the refrigerator overnight. Just be sure to allow extra cook time.
Provided by bettina
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Mix the ham, onion, red bell peppers, and asparagus in the prepared baking dish. In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, flour, Parmesan, tarragon, salt, and pepper. Pour over the ham mixture.
- Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Continue baking 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 148.1 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 535.9 mg, Sugar 3 g
HAM & ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE
"I love to try out new recipes on my family. I'm always looking for ways to incorporate some of my favorite vegetables in with my main dishes, and this one was a success!" Rachel Kowasic - Connellsville, PA
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add asparagus. Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and set aside., In a large skillet, saute the chopped onion in butter until tender. Combine the flour, thyme and pepper; gradually whisk in milk and broth until smooth. Add milk mixture to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice., Drain noodles; add the ham, parsley, sauce and asparagus. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with fried onions and cheese., Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover and bake 5-10 minutes longer or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 946mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FETTUCCINE WITH HAM AND ASPARAGUS
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, pastas, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Scrape and trim the asparagus; discard the tough ends. Slice the spears on the bias into 1-inch lengths.
- In a kettle or large saucepan, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add salt and the fettuccine. Boil gently for 9 minutes, or until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water and drain the pasta.
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and add the asparagus, ham, tomatoes and garlic. Cook, stirring, over medium heat for 3 minutes. Do not overcook. Add the drained fettuccine, goat cheese, cream, basil leaves, the reserved water and salt and pepper to taste. Toss well over medium heat until blended well. Serve immediately with grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 615, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 75 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 890 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
FETTUCCINI ASPARAGUS ALFREDO WITH HAM
Tomorrow's lunch. From: Desperation Dinners by Beverly Mills and Alicia Ross, published in the Raleigh (NC) News and Observer. Edited to add: Very easy to put together and enjoyed by all. Makes five servings if you have other stuff on the side.
Provided by Impera_Magna
Categories Ham
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring 2 1/2 quarts of unsalted water to a boil in a covered 4 1/2 quart Dutch oven or soup pot. When the water reaches a rapid boil, add pasta and cook until just tender, according to the package directions, about 11 to 13 minutes.
- Meanwhile, rinse asparagus and snap off the tough ends. Cut the spears into 1 1/2-inch to 2-inch pieces. Place in a microwave-safe casserole with a lid. Cover and nuke for 3 minutes, until asparagus is just tender-crisp. Remove from microwave and leave covered to continue to steam. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, heat Alfredo sauce, milk, and wine, if using.
- When the pasta is done, drain well and place on a large pasta platter. Top with steamed asparagus, chopped ham, and then the sauce. Toss well and serve with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
- Note: Prepared Alfredo sauce is found alongside of other jarred pasta sauces and also in the refrigerated pasta section in most grocery stores.
- Note: Marsala, a fortified wince, is found alongside sherry in the wine section of the supermarket or liquor store. You may sub white grape juice if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.6, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 54.2, Sodium 435.2, Carbohydrate 37.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 2.3, Protein 17.3
HAM ASPARAGUS ROLLS
This is a great way for me to get my daughter to eat a vegetable! Simple and fast this makes an elegant looking meal. I serve this on toast for lunch, or by itself with garlic bread is great as well. You can also make this with Grilled Ham Steaks, they are just not rolled up! Hope you like it as much as we do! From Company's Coming Cookbook.
Provided by Leslie
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Steam or boil asparagus until tender-crisp.
- Spread each side of ham with mustard.
- Lay 3 asparagus spears on each slice, alternating tips for appearance and ease of rolling.
- Roll these up and place seam side down in casserole dish.
- Melt butter in med size saucepan.
- Stir in flour slowly, then add milk.
- Stir and cook until boiling.
- Add salt and pepper.
- Stir in cheese until melted, add green onion slices.
- Stir and pour over meat rolls.
- Cover and bake in 350 F oven 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh asparagus, ham, and Parmesan cheese will give your dish the best flavor.
- Cook the asparagus properly: Asparagus should be cooked until it is tender-crisp. Overcooking will make it mushy.
- Don't crowd the pan: When cooking the asparagus, don't crowd the pan. This will prevent it from cooking evenly.
- Use a good quality olive oil: A good quality olive oil will add flavor and richness to your dish.
- Season the dish to taste: Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste. You may also want to add a squeeze of lemon juice or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Conclusion:
Capellini with ham and asparagus is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is light and flavorful, and it can be made with ingredients that you probably already have on hand. So next time you're looking for a simple but delicious dinner idea, give this recipe a try.
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