Springtime Bow Ties With Ham And Asiago

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 1 pound farfalle (bow-tie pasta)
• 2 pounds thin asparagus trimmed, and cut into 1 1/2" lengths
• 1 1/2 cups diced smoked ham
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 cup shredded Asiago cheese
• 1 cup thinly-sliced green onions

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water 10 minutes. Add asparagus; boil until crisp-tender and pasta is tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes longer. Drain pasta and asparagus in colander.

Meanwhile, heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ham and cook until just brown, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Add wine; boil until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add cream; bring to simmer. Stir in cheese and 3/4 cup green onions. Add pasta and asparagus and toss with sauce to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup onions and serve.

This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.

Serve with: Tomato salad and crusty semolina bread.

Dessert: Amaretti cookies.