Springtime Penne Recipe

Springtime Penne Recipe
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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.

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  • 8 Servings
  • Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups uncooked penne pasta
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/2 pound cubed fully cooked ham
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

  • 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. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 259 calories, 14 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 50 mg cholesterol, 450 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 10 g protein.

Springtime Penne published in Quick Cooking March/April 2004, p31

This pasta is perfect for vegetarians and hearty enough for carnivores.


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Springtime Penne Recipe

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Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2009 by valanddansmith

We really enjoyed this!!! It was nice and creamy and very easy to make!! I used deli ham and sprinkled a little parmesan cheese on each serving. For those who like things a little zestier, you might want to add a little garlic or some hot pepper flakes. . .

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