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

  • 3-3/4 cups uncooked yolk-free whole wheat noodles
  • 2-1/2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup fat-free milk
  • 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1/3 cup french-fried onions
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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