Ham It Up Primavera

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
• 2 medium zucchini, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
• 8 green onions, chopped
• 3 teaspoons dried basil
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Preparation

Step 1

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute asparagus and carrots in butter for 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and zucchini; saute until crisp-tender.

Stir in the ham, peas, onions, basil, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes.

Drain spaghetti; place in a large bowl. Add vegetable mixture and 1/2 cup cheese; toss to combine. Serve with remaining cheese.

Yield: 12 servings.

1-1/4 cups equals 417 calories, 23 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 79 mg cholesterol, 804 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 15 g protein.