Taste of Home
Ham & Asparagus Casserole
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
"I love to try out new recipes on my family. I'm always looking for ways to incorporate some of my favorite vegetables in with my main dishes, and this one was a success!" Rachel Kowasic - Connellsville, PA
Ingredients
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3-3/4 cups uncooked yolk-free whole wheat noodles
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2-1/2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 tablespoon butter
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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1 cup fat-free milk
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1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
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1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
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1/3 cup french-fried onions
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2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions
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1.
Cook noodles according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350°. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add asparagus. Cover and cook until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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2.
In a large skillet, saute the chopped onion in butter until tender. Combine the flour, thyme and pepper; gradually whisk in milk and broth until smooth. Add milk mixture to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice.
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3.
Drain noodles; add the ham, parsley, sauce and asparagus. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with fried onions and cheese.
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4.
Cover and bake until bubbly, 20 minutes. Uncover and bake until golden brown, 5-10 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts
1-1/2 cups: 349 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 920mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 7g fiber), 23g protein.
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