Creamy Ham and Asparagus Fettuccine

This ham and asparagus pasta in a homemade Alfredo sauce with cream, butter, and Parmesan is a rich, easy dinner, and it's great for using leftover ham.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 754 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 12 ounces dry fettuccini noodles
• 8 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
• 0.5 cup butter
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 pound cooked ham, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in fettuccini and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir asparagus into pot during last 5 minutes of cooking; drain and transfer to a large bowl.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat cream and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until begins to bubble; stir in Parmesan, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne. Continue cooking until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally. Stir in ham until heated through.

Step 3

Stir sauce into pasta and asparagus; toss until well combined. Serve immediately.