Spaghetti With Asparagus and Ham |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 3 |
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We love the flavors in this recipe. It's like comfort food, hard to stop eating even though you're full. Cutting the asparagus on the diagonal gives a bit of extra visual appeal. Ingredients:
1/2 tablespoon butter |
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil |
1 small onion, thinly sliced |
1 cup ham, diced |
2 cups asparagus, cut into 1/2-inch slivers |
1 cup chicken broth |
1/4 cup heavy cream |
1/4 cup parmesan cheese |
1/2 lb thin spaghetti |
Directions:
1. Melt butter in evoo in a large skillet.
2. Add onion and cook until just starting to brown.
3. Add ham and saute briefly.
4. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce the broth just a bit before adding asparagus.
5. Add asparagus and simmer briefly. How long depends on how well you like your veggies cooked. If you like some crunch, 2 minutes at the most.
6. Add half and half and return to simmer.
7. Add cooked spaghetti to the pan and toss all to combine.
8. Allow to cook briefly.
9. Add Parmesan and toss to combine, then serve.
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