Ham and Asparagus Spaghetti
Fresh asparagus and spaghetti noodles bring baked ham to a wonderful main dish idea!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 145kcal
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- stock pot
- slotted spoon
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- ¾ cup cooked ham cubed
- 12 stocks asparagus
- 3 cups cooked spaghetti or linguini
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- ½ cup parmesan cheese shredded
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in boiling water per the package directions until pasta is al dente. Drain spaghetti and set drained pasta aside.
- Wash and trim ends of asparagus, cut into thirds lengthwise.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds over medium-high heat.
- Add asparagus and sauté 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp over medium heat.
- Add butter, cooked ham, spaghetti, salt, pepper and parsley and heat 2-3 minutes until hame is heated through.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve hot.
- Serve
Notes
This dish can be made with penne pasta or fettuccini in place of spaghetti.
Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 740mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 1mg