Asparagus Ham Fettuccine Recipe

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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.

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Asparagus Ham Fettuccine Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

5 15 20

Ingredients

4 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 pound fully cooked ham, julienned
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh sage or 2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

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. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 750 calories, 44 g fat (17 g saturated fat), 101 mg cholesterol, 1,338 mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 46 g protein.

Originally published as Asparagus Ham Fettuccine in Taste of Home June/July 2005, p57