Ham and Asparagus Fettuccine

Name: Ham and Asparagus Fettuccine
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces dry fettuccini noodles; 8 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces; ½ cup butter; 2 cups heavy cream; ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; ½ pound cooked ham, diced

Rating: 4.58 stars

137 Ratings
92 Reviews
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I LOVE fettuccine, and when made with a bit of leftover ham it takes on a heartiness and richness so filling there isn't room for dessert!

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Recipe Summary

prep:

5 mins

cook:

15 mins

total:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 6 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

12 ounces dry fettuccini noodles
8 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
½ cup butter
2 cups heavy cream
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
½ pound cooked ham, diced

Directions

Step 1

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

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Step 2

While pasta is cooking, heat butter and cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat. When mixture begins to bubble, stir in Parmesan, garlic powder, pepper and cayenne. Continue cooking until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally. Stir in ham and heat through.
Step 3

Toss pasta and asparagus with sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

754 calories; protein 20.9g 42% DV; carbohydrates 45g 15% DV; fat 55.9g 86% DV; cholesterol 179.3mg 60% DV; sodium 785.4mg 31% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (92)

Most helpful positive review

MsMellie

04/17/2006

Delicious although I used previous reviewers' tips to modify this recipe. I sauteed chopped onions & mushrooms (1/3 C. each) in butter & crushed garlic then removed pan from heat and added the ham 1/3 C. chopped artichoke hearts and the cooked asparagus (cut into smaller chunks btw). To cut fat I used 2% milk (with 1 1/2 Tbsp. flour to thicken) then stirred the sauce into the veggie-ham mix before adding the whole thing to the cooked pasta. Tip: Top each serving with ground black pepper & slivers of fresh parmesan-- YUM! PS-- Made more like 6-8 servings for us. Great for freezing! Read More

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FIGHTPILOTSWIFE

03/31/2005

I'm compromising with my husband on this one. I didn't care for it at all (WAY too rich, even using half and half instead of heavy cream), but my husband thought it good. If I make this again (doubtful), I'd definitely use regular milk, half the butter and go from there. Read More

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137 Ratings

5 star values: 92
4 star values: 35
3 star values: 8
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 0

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MsMellie

04/17/2006

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LEAH NICOLLE

05/18/2007

I've been making this recipe for years now. I dice up a steak of ham. I line a small glass baking dish heavily with foil. I put in the ham and add 2T Butter, 2T Honey, 3T Brown Sugar. I put it in a preheated oven at 350 and I let the butter and sugar melt together. I wrap the foil into a ball and let the ham get carmalized. I take the ham out of the foil and add it to the pasta sauce. YUM YUM YUM! Read More

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FIGHTPILOTSWIFE

03/31/2005

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DBLYOKE

07/31/2003

Tried this for leftover ham and it was delicious. My husband gave it thumbs up. Although this is rich in calories and fat it is an easy dish to make. I used fresh garlic instead of the powder which gave it added flavor....and light cream which was fine. Would make again........... Read More

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Nancy

04/27/2010

Excellent and easy. Made variations many times. Can substitute Broccoli for the Asparagus. Can substitute Chicken or Shrimp for the Ham. Read More

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VREEVE

02/13/2006

Very good. I used skim milk (thickened with flour) instead of cream. Read More

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AKLOKI

07/14/2003

I had made some chicken stock. so I substituted the cooked chicken for the ham. Also added some mushrooms and onions. Used 1% milk and thickened with a little flour. Wonderful! Read More

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Julie

07/14/2003

This was great. Even my picky 5 yr old thought it was good. This is a keeper. Read More

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Kjstirling

01/13/2010

This recipe is great. I'm not a huge Asparagus fan and I still liked this. The cooking directions for the Asparagus was perfect. The only thing I added was to put it in a casserole dish sprinkle with seasoned bread crumbs and Parmesian cheese then place under a broiler for just about 5 minutes to brown. Yummy. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Ham and Asparagus Fettuccine

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 754.3

% Daily Value *

protein: 42 %

carbohydrates: 15 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 11 %

sugars:

fat: 86 %

saturated fat: 163 %

cholesterol: 60 %

vitamin a iu: 41 %

niacin equivalents: 63 %

vitamin b6: 18 %

vitamin c: 27 %

folate: 42 %

calcium: 19 %

iron: 13 %

magnesium: 17 %

potassium: 11 %

sodium: 31 %

thiamin: 31 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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MsMellie

04/17/2006

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05/18/2007

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03/31/2005

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DBLYOKE

07/31/2003

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Nancy

04/27/2010

Excellent and easy. Made variations many times. Can substitute Broccoli for the Asparagus. Can substitute Chicken or Shrimp for the Ham.

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VREEVE

02/13/2006

Very good. I used skim milk (thickened with flour) instead of cream.

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AKLOKI

07/14/2003

I had made some chicken stock. so I substituted the cooked chicken for the ham. Also added some mushrooms and onions. Used 1% milk and thickened with a little flour. Wonderful!

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Julie