Are you looking for a quick and easy pasta dish that is packed with flavor? If so, then you need to try this recipe for easy ham and asparagus pasta. This dish is made with just a few simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it can be ready in under 30 minutes. The ham and asparagus add a salty and savory flavor to the pasta, while the Parmesan cheese adds a rich and creamy texture. You can also add other ingredients to this dish, such as peas, mushrooms, or red bell peppers, to customize it to your own taste. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
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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
HAM-AND-ASPARAGUS PASTA
Stir milk into herb-seasoned cream cheese to make a velvety sauce for this ham and pasta dinner.
Provided by BHG Test Kitchen
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, adding the frozen asparagus the last 5 minutes and the ham the last 1 minute of the cooking time. Drain and return pasta to pan.
- Stir together cream cheese and milk; add to the pasta mixture in the pan. Stir gently over medium heat until the mixture is heated through. If desired, garnish with fresh chives. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 905 mg, Fat 24 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
EASY HAM-AND-ASPARAGUS PASTA
This looks like a one pan wonder! I haven't made it yet, but aim to very soon. I found it on the Better Homes and Gardens website.
Provided by CorriePDX
Categories Ham
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, adding the frozen asparagus the last 5 minutes and the ham the last 1 minute of the cooking time. Drain and return pasta to pan.
- Stir together cream cheese and milk; add to the pasta mixture in the pan. Stir gently over medium heat until the mixture is heated through. If desired, garnish with fresh chives. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 727.6, Fat 32.1, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 118.5, Sodium 222.1, Carbohydrate 74.8, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 1.8, Protein 34.6
EASY PASTA WITH HAM AND ASPARAGUS (OR BROCCOLI)
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
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
PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS
Steps:
- Boil water for the pasta. Cook as you are preparing the garlic/asparagus sauce. In a skillet, cook garlic, red pepper flakes and hot pepper sauce in heated oil and butter for 2 to 3 minutes. Add asparagus, salt and pepper; saute until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese, mix well. Pour over hot pasta and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH SMOKY HAM
Categories Milk/Cream Mustard Pasta Quick & Easy Ham Asparagus Bell Pepper Spring Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 2; can be doubled
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water 7 minutes. Add asparagus and cook 3 minutes. Add asparagus and cook 3 minutes. Add bell pepper. Boil until pasta and asparagus are just tender but still firm to bite and bell pepper strips are slightly softened, about 30 seconds longer. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, stir ham in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Add cream. chicken broth and mustard and boil sauce 2 minutes, stirring up and browned bits.
- Add pasta mixture to skillet. Toss until sauce coats pasta mixture, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
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
ASPARAGUS AND HAM DINNER
A quick, mid-week meal of ham, asparagus, and peppers that is both tasty and healthy.
Provided by seguel
Time 20m
Yield Serves 3
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Saute asparagus, onions and yellow pepper in oil, until onion is translucent and veggies are tender.
- Add tomatoes, ham and wine.
- Mix in seasoning. Sprinkle cheese and heat thoroughly.
- Serve over pasta or rice.
ASPARAGUS CREAM PASTA
Making a cream out of the stalks means that every mouthful of pasta will have a delicious taste of asparagus
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Dinner, Main course, Pasta
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- To prepare the asparagus, cut off and discard the woody ends, then neatly cut the tips away from the stalks. Keep the tips and stalks separate. In a small saucepan bring the cream and garlic to the boil. Take off the heat, remove the garlic, then set the pan aside.
- Cook the stalks in boiling salted water for about 4-5 mins until tender, drain, then tip into the cream with the grated parmesan. Blitz with a hand blender until smooth.
- Cook the pasta according to pack instructions, then throw in the tips 2 mins before the end of cooking time. Gently reheat the cream, drain pasta, then tip into a bowl with the cream. Toss, divide into pasta bowls, top with parmesan shavings and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 931 calories, Fat 47 grams fat, SaturatedFat 26 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 100 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 0.53 milligram of sodium
HAM AND ASPARAGUS SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE
We eat this tasty casserole often, so I like to change the ingredients now and then. I'll double the amount of rosemary, substitute green beans or broccoli for asparagus or use chicken instead of ham.-Kea Fisher, Bridger, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 2 casseroles (8 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Rinse with cold water; drain. 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., In a large bowl, toss spaghetti with eggs and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Spread into two greased 2-qt. baking dishes., In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add the evaporated milk, milk and broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , Remove from the heat. Whisk in the mayonnaise, lemon juice, onion, mustard, parsley and rosemary. Stir in cheddar cheese and remaining Parmesan until blended., Sprinkle ham and asparagus over spaghetti crust. Pour cheese sauce over top. Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until edges are bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 530mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
Here's an easy ham and asparagus pasta dish with a creamy white sauce that you can make in under 30 minutes. It's a great way to use up leftover ham, and it's also a delicious and affordable meal.
Tips:
- Use a good quality pasta, such as penne, rotini, or fusilli.
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- While the pasta is cooking, cook the asparagus in a large skillet over medium heat until tender-crisp.
- Add the ham, garlic, and onion to the skillet and cook until the onion is softened.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and chicken broth until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
- Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the sauce.
- Stir until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
Conclusion:
This easy ham and asparagus pasta dish is a delicious and affordable meal that can be made in under 30 minutes. It's a great way to use up leftover ham, and it's also a great option for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. With its creamy white sauce, tender-crisp asparagus, and flavorful ham, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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