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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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Nutritional 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.
Originally published as Springtime Penne in Quick Cooking March/April 2004, p31
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Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2011 by morningjavas
I doubled the recipe since my family came for dinner. It was delicious!!! Even the grandkids like it.
Reviewed on May. 26, 2011 by VictoriaElaine
Super easy to make and absolutely delicious! I made it exactly as is with no changes. A great way to use up leftover ham. All the flavors go together wonderfully!
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2010 by dkwiggles
Hands down this is our favorite asparagus recipe and use for left over ham recipe. The only thing two things I do different is not add the entire large onion, only about half and add more cream. This is the BEST recipe ever!
Reviewed on Jun. 03, 2010 by vwalter
This is our new favorite aspargus recipie. I didn't know just a little cream made such a great sauce. I was successful in freezing some leftovers for a couple of weeks. I then reheated/steamed it in the microwave. I did add just a bit more moisture to do that
Reviewed on Apr. 08, 2010 by skmanning
This is delicious. The only thing I do a bit different is I add a bit more cream to the sauce. It's my favorite recipe using asparagus.
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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