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 dinner recipe comes together in a snap.
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!
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.
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
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Cook spaghetti to package directions
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wash and trim ends of asparagus, cut into thirds lengthwise
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Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat,
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Sauté asparagus 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp
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add butter, cooked ham, spaghetti, salt, pepper and parsley until heated through
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Add parmesan cheese and mix together
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Serve
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Do you like asparagus as much as I do?
Tamara says
March 18, 2016 at 8:59 amOh 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
March 21, 2016 at 1:29 pmI’m with you there Tamara and pasta is a favorite for me!
Akaleistar says
March 18, 2016 at 5:32 pmI don’t eat asparagus nearly as often as I should. That dish looks really good 🙂
Raquel says
March 21, 2016 at 1:27 pmThank you Ashley!
Martie says
March 21, 2016 at 6:33 amI 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
March 21, 2016 at 1:26 pmThanks for your visit Martie!
Betsy @ Desserts Required says
March 25, 2016 at 7:03 pmThis looks so delicious! It’s worth buying a ham just to make!! <3
Raquel says
March 27, 2016 at 2:11 pmSo true Betsy! Thanks for stopping by!
Liz Latham says
March 27, 2016 at 3:22 pmWhat 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
March 28, 2016 at 12:56 pmThanks Liz! Hope you and your family had a wonderful Easter!!