FETTUCCINE WITH HAM AND ASPARAGUS

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Fettuccine with Ham and Asparagus image

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

1 1/4 pounds fresh asparagus
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3/4 pound dry fettuccine
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup diced, boiled ham (about 1/3 pound)
4 ripe plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1/4 pound soft goat cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves or Italian parsley
Grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese to taste

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

Theking Off
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.


Tito Wilkins
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes.


Asanka Liyanage
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious!


Mark Rojas
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This dish is delicious!


M. Sadiq
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.


Shana Cook
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Romio Sanjaya
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the ham and asparagus added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this dish again.


shahinhasan shahin
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This dish was not good. The sauce was watery and tasteless, and the ham and asparagus were undercooked. I would not make this dish again.


Kobita khan
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This dish was okay. The sauce was a bit bland, and the ham and asparagus were overcooked. I wouldn't make this dish again.


Esma Beshiri
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This dish was very good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the ham and asparagus were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this dish again.


Amarachi Chineye
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I'm not a huge fan of ham, but this dish was really good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus added a nice touch of freshness. I would definitely make this dish again.


Chaudhari Sujan
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This dish was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the ham and asparagus were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Zakaria Mohamed
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover ham, and the asparagus adds a nice touch of freshness. The sauce is also very flavorful and easy to make.


Kathy KICKSTAND Engelke
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the ham and asparagus add a nice touch of elegance.


Grace Blosom
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the ham and asparagus added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this dish again.


shrife elghoul
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This fettuccine dish was absolutely delicious! The combination of ham, asparagus, and Parmesan cheese was perfect, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.