Ham and Asparagus Fettuccine

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pasta Sauce Recipes. (Ham and Asparagus Fettuccine). I LOVE fettuccine, and when made with a bit of leftover ham it takes on a heartiness and richness so filling there isn't room for dessert!

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Ham and Asparagus Fettuccine

Ingredients

12 ounces dry fettuccini noodles

8 ounces fresh asparagus

trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces

½ cup butter

2 cups heavy cream

¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 pinch cayenne pepper

½ pound cooked ham

diced

Chef John's Penne with Vodka Sauce

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Stir asparagus into pot in the last five minutes of cooking; drain.

Step 2

While pasta is cooking heat butter and cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat. When mixture begins to bubble stir in Parmesan garlic powder pepper and cayenne. Continue cooking until mixture thickens stirring occasionally. Stir in ham and heat through.

Step 3

Toss pasta and asparagus with sauce and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Ham and Asparagus Fettuccine

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 754.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 20.9g 42%

Carbohydrates: 45g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 2.6g 11%

Sugars: 2.5g

Fat: 55.9g 86%

Saturated Fat: 32.5g 163%

Cholesterol: 179.3mg 60%

Vitamin A Iu: 2034.3IU 41%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.1mg 63%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 18%

Vitamin C: 16.3mg 27%

Folate: 166.2mcg 42%

Calcium: 189.5mg 19%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 46.7mg 17%

Potassium: 376.7mg 11%

Sodium: 785.4mg 31%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 31%

Calories From Fat: 503.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.