Asparagus Ham Fettuccine

Name: Asparagus Ham Fettuccine
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings.
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 shredded cheddar cheese

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.

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 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.