Asparagus Pasta Primavera

Name: Asparagus Pasta Primavera
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter, cubed; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 8 garlic cloves, minced; 1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms; 1/2 cup chopped fully cooked ham; 2 tablespoons each chopped fresh basil, oregano and rosemary; 4 large plum tomatoes, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 12 ounces uncooked linguine; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

There's plenty of fresh herb flavor in this delicious pasta meal that blends asparagus, ham, mushrooms and plum tomatoes. Sometimes I like to use spinach linguine or fettuccine. -William Anatooskin Burnaby, British Columbia

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter, cubed
3 tablespoons olive oil
8 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped fully cooked ham
2 tablespoons each chopped fresh basil, oregano and rosemary
4 large plum tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 ounces uncooked linguine
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, melt butter with oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Stir in the asparagus. Cover and cook for 1 minute. Add the mushrooms, ham, basil, oregano and rosemary. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook 3 minutes longer or until heated through.
Meanwhile, cook linguine according to package directions; drain and place in a large bowl. Add asparagus mixture and toss. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.