SPRINGTIME PENNE

By curly

Ingredients

• 3 cups uncooked penne pasta
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/2 pound cubed fully cooked ham
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/8 tsp salt

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, sauté asparagus and onion in butter for 5 to 8 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.

Add the ham, cream, pepper and salt; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat; cook over low heat for 1 minute. Drain pasta.

Add to the asparagus mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.