TODAY Food Club

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.

Ham and Asparagus Spaghetti

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• ¾ cup cooked ham, cubed
• 12 stalks 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

Preparation

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

Recipe Tags

• Easy
• Quick
• Spring
• American
• Entree