Pasta with ham and asparagus is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It's a great way to use up leftover ham, and the asparagus adds a fresh, seasonal flavor. There are many different ways to make this dish, so you can find a recipe that suits your taste. Some recipes call for cooking the ham and asparagus together in a skillet, while others involve roasting the asparagus separately. You can also choose to use different types of pasta, such as penne, rotini, or macaroni. No matter how you choose to make it, pasta with ham and asparagus is a delicious and easy meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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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
HAM, ASPARAGUS, AND PASTA CASSEROLE
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
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.
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
ASPARAGUS HAM FETTUCCINE
Rebecca Baird (below), a field editor from Salt Lake City, utah sent the recipe for this entree that is quick to fix for every day but is also perfect as a special meal to share with another person.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook the fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil; add asparagus. Cover and cook for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place in ice water; drain and set aside., In a skillet, saute the ham, walnuts, onion, sage and pepper in oil until onion is tender. Add asparagus; cook and stir for 1 minute. Drain fettuccine; toss with ham mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 750 calories, Fat 44g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 1338mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 46g protein.
PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS
This is a great low-fat pasta dish. I serve it to company all the time. Serve with a fruit salad and French bread.
Provided by S. Butters
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet. Saute asparagus in the pan over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Add chicken broth and mushroom slices; cook 3 minutes more.
- Drain pasta, and transfer to a serving dish. Gently toss pasta with asparagus mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan and crushed red pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 338.6 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
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
ONE-POT HAM AND VEGGIE PASTA
This single-pot meal is the perfect way to use up leftover ham for a weeknight dinner. It's creamy, comforting, and quick-and-easy.
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ham and onion; saute for about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper; cook for 2 minutes.
- Whisk together chicken broth, half-and-half, and flour in a bowl until smooth; pour into the pot. Stir in farfalle pasta, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Add peas and carrots. Cook until pasta is cooked through, about 8 more minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.1 calories, Carbohydrate 71.3 g, Cholesterol 42.6 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 1042 mg, Sugar 6.3 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
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
SPAGHETTI WITH ASPARAGUS AND HAM
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
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
SPRINGTIME PENNE
With ham, asparagus, onion and pasta in a creamy sauce, this stovetop supper is tasty enough for even your pickiest guests. It's great with penne, but you can also try it with mostaccioli or another type of pasta.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute asparagus and onion in butter for 5-8 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender., Add the ham, cream, pepper and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook over low heat for 1 minute. Drain pasta. Add to the asparagus mixture; toss to coat. If desired, top with shredded Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 617mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
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
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.
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.
CREAMY HAM AND ASPARAGUS TAGLIATELLE
Make and share this Creamy Ham and Asparagus Tagliatelle recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sackville
Categories Ham
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook the asparagus in boiling water until just tender.
- Drain, setting aside some of the cooking water.
- Cool and slice on the diagonal.
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a frying pan, before adding the onion.
- Sauté until soft and then add the ham, cooking for a further minute.
- Add the asparagus and a ladle full of the cooking water.
- Simmer until most of the water has evaporated.
- Set aside while cooking the pasta in a separate pot, until al dente.
- When the pasta is nearly ready, reheat the sauce and add the cream, parsley, salt and pepper.
- Simmer for five minutes or until reduced by half.
- Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce.
- Sprinkle parmesan on top.
ONE-POT PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS AND RICOTTA
This recipe is sponsored by Target. Everything cooks in the same pot in this game-changing dinner: the aromatics (onions and garlic), the spring vegetables (asparagus and peas), and even the noodles (no separate pot of boiling water necessary!). It's finished with lemon, fresh basil and dollops of creamy ricotta.
Provided by Kelly Senyei
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the pasta, onions, garlic, asparagus, broth and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture boils, 7 to 10 minutes. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the frozen peas and continue to cook until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Taste and season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer the pasta to serving bowls and top with dollops of ricotta and a sprinkling of Parmesan. Garnish with basil leaves and serve.
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
FETTUCCINE WITH COUNTRY HAM AND VEGETABLES
Provided by Cory Mattson
Categories Pasta Vegetable Appetizer Kid-Friendly Ham Fall Bon Appétit Small Plates
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add carrot and cook until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer carrot to strainer and cool. Add asparagus to boiling water and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, remove asparagus pieces, reserving tips for garnish. Add pasta to boiling water and cook until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta. Return to same pot.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add leeks and bell pepper; sauté 2 minutes. Add cream and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Mix in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and country ham.
- Add carrot and asparagus pieces to sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over pasta and toss to coat evenly. Divide pasta among 4 plates. Garnish with asparagus tips. Serve, passing additional Parmesan separately.
Tips:
- Choose the right pasta. Short, sturdy pastas like penne, rotini, or fusilli are ideal for this dish, as they can hold the sauce and vegetables well.
- Cook the pasta al dente. This means cooking it until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and not hold its shape.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. When cooking the asparagus, make sure to give it enough space so that it can cook evenly. Otherwise, it will steam instead of sautéing and won't have a nice caramelized flavor.
- Add the ham and asparagus at the end. This will prevent them from overcooking and becoming tough.
- Use a good quality cheese. The cheese you use will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish. Choose a hard cheese like Parmesan or Pecorino Romano, or a soft cheese like ricotta or mascarpone.
- Season to taste. Be sure to taste the dish before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or garlic powder to taste.
Conclusion:
Pasta with ham and asparagus is a quick, delicious, and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is also a great way to use up leftover ham. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time.
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