This Ham and Asparagus Spaghetti recipe is one of my go-to meals when we have leftover ham, especially after a holiday. Made with tender chunks of ham, spaghetti noodles, asparagus, and parmesan cheese, this tasty ham dinner recipe comes together in a snap.
This Ham with Pasta and Cheese recipe is a wonderful dinner idea any time of year. It is easy to make and you can make it with lunch meat ham too. So economical and EASY!
This is my own Ham and Asparagus Spaghetti recipe and is not made with canned soup. I have nothing against ham soup, but there is already enough sodium in the ham, that I like to control the salt that is added to the dish. It also has asparagus which my entire family loves! Honestly, it is one of the best vegetables out there and even better when it is on sale.
I try to look for vegetables that are on sale and incorporate them into my meals because they seem to have gotten to be so expensive these days. By the way, even if you are not planning on having ham for Easter, the stores usually have ham priced pretty good so it is worth picking up and freezing for a later date. If you do not have room for a small ham, a ham steak also works great and is super economical!
This recipe is great anytime you have some ham available. You can use lunchmeat ham too!
The asparagus is sauteed on the stove.
While the asparagus is cooking, you can prepare the spaghetti. Once you drain the spaghetti, you can combine ingredients and add the cheese and flavorings for the best Ham and Cheese Pasta!
For more great pasta recipes, check out these easy pasta dinner recipes:
Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese – An easy crockpot pasta recipe that does not require pre-boiling of the pasta. So good and so easy!
One-Pot Beef Pasta – A delicious pasta recipe with ground beef and vegetables made in a single pan.
Chicken Bacon Gouda Pasta – Chicken, bacon, cheese, and pasta come together for a wonderfully flavorful, comforting dinner idea.
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Ham and Asparagus Spaghetti
Ham and Asparagus Spaghetti
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 3/4 cup cooked ham cubed
- 12 stocks asparagus
- 3 cups cooked spaghetti or linguini
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese shredded
Instructions
- 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
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Do you like asparagus as much as I do?
Tamara says
Oh yum! Asparagus is the first crop that comes up here in New England. I always love to eat it, but with a protein and a pasta? The best idea.
Raquel says
I’m with you there Tamara and pasta is a favorite for me!
Akaleistar says
I don’t eat asparagus nearly as often as I should. That dish looks really good 🙂
Raquel says
Thank you Ashley!
Martie says
I LOVE asparagus! Especially with pasta. And you’re right, it’s best when on sale! Lol! I’ve been finding it on sale a lot lately, so I’m getting my fill. There’s a bunch in my crisper now, and this looks yummy! Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday Link Up! 🙂
Raquel says
Thanks for your visit Martie!
Betsy @ Desserts Required says
This looks so delicious! It’s worth buying a ham just to make!! <3
Raquel says
So true Betsy! Thanks for stopping by!
Liz Latham says
What a great recipe for those holidays that use ham! We rarely have ham leftover though so we rarely have to utilize those ham leftovers recipe! haha Thanks for linking up with Delicious Dishes Recipe Party!
Raquel says
Thanks Liz! Hope you and your family had a wonderful Easter!!