Best Easy Ham And Asparagus Pasta Recipes

EASY PASTA WITH HAM AND ASPARAGUS (OR BROCCOLI)

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Herbed cream cheese makes this sauce not only taste great but it's almost effortless too! You can substitute Broccoli if your not a big fan of Asparagus and serve with bread sticks or a salad if you'd like.

Provided by MTpockets

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 cups bow tie pasta, uncooked (or small pasta of your choice)
1 (10 ounce) package of frozen cut asparagus or 1 (10 ounce) package baby broccoli florets
1 (6 ounce) package cooked ham, cut into thin strips
1 (8 ounce) container soft style cream cheese with chives and onions
1/3 cup milk (skim is ok)

Steps:

In a large dutch oven, add pasta to boiling water and cook 6 minutes less than recommended on package; add frozen asparagus or broccoli the last 5 minutes of pasta cooking time.
Add ham for the last 1 minute before draining just to heat through.
Remove from heat and drain pasta-ham mixture thoroughly.
In a small bowl mix together cream cheese and milk until smooth.
Add cheese mixture to asparagus-ham mixture and stir over medium heat just until heated through and mixture is well coated.
Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.3, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 149.4, Sodium 106.9, Carbohydrate 61.9, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 3.3, Protein 38.3

EASY HAM-AND-ASPARAGUS PASTA

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This looks like a one pan wonder! I haven't made it yet, but aim to very soon. I found it on the Better Homes and Gardens website.

Provided by CorriePDX

Categories Ham

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 cups dry pasta (bow tie or rotini)
1 (10 ounce) package cut frozen asparagus or 1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli
8 ounces cooked ham, cut into thin strips
1 (8 ounce) container soft-style chive & onion cream cheese
1/3 cup milk
fresh chives (optional)

Steps:

Cook the pasta according to package directions, adding the frozen asparagus the last 5 minutes and the ham the last 1 minute of the cooking time. Drain and return pasta to pan.
Stir together cream cheese and milk; add to the pasta mixture in the pan. Stir gently over medium heat until the mixture is heated through. If desired, garnish with fresh chives. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 727.6, Fat 32.1, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 118.5, Sodium 222.1, Carbohydrate 74.8, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 1.8, Protein 34.6

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