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Springtime Penne

Name: Springtime Penne
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked penne pasta; 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/4 cup butter; 1/2 pound cubed fully cooked ham; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

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Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Cheryl Newendorp, Pella, Iowa

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on May 28, 2023

With ham, asparagus, onion and pasta in a creamy sauce, this stovetop supper is tasty enough for even your pickiest guests. It's great with penne, but you can also try it with mostaccioli or another type of pasta.

Health tip

Although this pasta dish tastes light and fresh, it does contain butter and cream. Use just 2 tablespoons of butter and half-and-half in place of heavy whipping cream to slim this dish down to just under 300 calories per serving.

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Yield:5 servings

Prep:10 min

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Ingredients

3 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter
1/2 pound cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

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Directions

1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute asparagus and onion in butter for 5-8 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.

2
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. If desired, top with shredded Parmesan cheese.