Ham Asparagus Pasta Skillet With Parmesan Recipes

HAM AND ASPARAGUS SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti to package directions
• wash and trim ends of asparagus, cut into thirds lengthwise
• Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat,
• Sauté asparagus 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp
• add butter, cooked ham, spaghetti, salt, pepper and parsley until heated through
• Add parmesan cheese and mix together
• Serve

SKILLET PASTA WITH HAM AND PEAS

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the leeks, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until the leeks are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the ham and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, until moistened, 1 minute. Add the half-and-half and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1 cup fontina until melted.
• Meanwhile, preheat the broiler and bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs for al dente, adding the peas in the last 2 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and peas.
• Add the pasta and peas to the skillet and toss to coat, adding the reserved cooking water as needed to loosen; season with salt and pepper. Top with the remaining 1 cup fontina and the parmesan. Broil until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes.

ASPARAGUS & HAM PASTA

Steps:

• 1. Wash the asparagus; break off rough ends and cut into 1 inch lengths leaving the tips whole. Start cooking your pasta. Bring a large skillet of water to boil, adding a pinch of salt. Add the asparagus and cover pan. Cook no more than 2 minutes. Drain and allow to cool. Using the same skillet, melt the butter and add the ham and asparagus. Cook briefly. Add the cream and bring to a boil; cook for 4-5 minutes to thicken cream. Drain pasta and rinse under hot water. Toss the pasta in a bowl with the sauce and stir in Parmesan cheese to taste. Top with a grind of pepper. You could substitute broccoli spears or peas for asparagus.

HAM AND ASPARAGUS FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Stir asparagus into pot in the last five minutes of cooking; drain.
• While pasta is cooking, heat butter and cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat. When mixture begins to bubble, stir in Parmesan, garlic powder, pepper and cayenne. Continue cooking until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally. Stir in ham and heat through.
• Toss pasta and asparagus with sauce and serve immediately.

ASPARAGUS HAM DINNER

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute asparagus and yellow pepper in oil until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes and ham; heat through. Drain pasta; add to mixture. Stir in parsley and seasonings. Sprinkle with cheese.