Beef / Pork

Penne with Ham and Asparagus is for Dinner.

Penne with Ham and Asparagus takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Penne with Ham and Asparagus takes 20 minutes to cook.

Penne with Ham and Asparagus makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Penne with Ham and Asparagus are:

8 oz Dreamfields penne rigata pasta
12 oz fresh asparagus
4 oz cooked turkey ham
2 tbsps butter or margarine
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (optional)
Season to taste

Here is how you make Penne with Ham and Asparagus:

1. Trim asparagus spears about 1 inch from the bottom.2. Cut the turkey ham into strips about 1/2-inch thick.3. Steam the asparagus spears for about 2 minutes. Drain and allow to cool.4. Cut the asparagus into 1 inch lengths, leaving the tips whole.5. Melt the butter in the saute pan and add the asparagus and ham. Cook briefly to evaporate the liquid and then add the cream. Bring to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes to thicken the cream.6. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in boiling salted water with 1 tbsp oil for about 10-12 minutes.7. Drain the pasta and rinse under hot water. Toss in a colander to drain and mix with the sauce. Stir in parmesan cheese (if desired) and serve!TIME: Preparation takes about 20 minutes, cooking takes 10-12 minutes for the pasta and 8 minutes for the sauce.This dish makes enough to serve 4 people.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DMOSELEY081702.

The nutritional information for Penne with Ham and Asparagus is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 435.0

• Total Fat: 31.7 g
• Cholesterol: 122.1 mg
• Sodium: 502.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 26.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.3 g
• Protein: 14.3 g

Penne with Ham and Asparagus is Italian cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Penne with Ham and Asparagus is Low Carb