Creamy Ham and Asparagus Fettuccine

Ham and asparagus pair perfectly with pasta and creamy homemade Alfredo sauce in this deliciously easy dinner that'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

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Toss pasta and asparagus with sauce until well combined; serve immediately.