Asparagus, Ham And Pepper Pasta Recipe

Name: Asparagus, Ham And Pepper Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounce Bow tie pasta, or possibly rotini; 12 ounce Asparagus; 1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil; 1 lrg Vidalia, or possibly similar onion; 1 x Garlic cloves, minced, or possibly more; 1 dsh Sugar; 1 dsh Oregano; 1 dsh Black pepper, (5 twists of a good mill); 1 x Red bell pepper; 2 x Habs, minced fine, seeded; 6 ounce Good smoked ham, use Italian if available; 2/3 c. Chicken broth; 1 tsp Lemon zest, minced fine; 2 Tbsp. Lemon juice; 1/4 c. Fresh basil, minced Cornstarch & water mix, tsp to tbls cornstarch to water

Servings: persons

8 ounce Bow tie pasta, or possibly rotini
12 ounce Asparagus
1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
1 lrg Vidalia, or possibly similar onion
1 x Garlic cloves, minced, or possibly more
1 dsh Sugar
1 dsh Oregano
1 dsh Black pepper, (5 twists of a good mill)
1 x Red bell pepper
2 x Habs, minced fine, seeded
6 ounce Good smoked ham, use Italian if available
2/3 c. Chicken broth
1 tsp Lemon zest, minced fine
2 Tbsp. Lemon juice
1/4 c. Fresh basil, minced Cornstarch & water mix, tsp to tbls cornstarch to water

1
Chop asparagus into one inch lengths, put pot of water on to boil with a little salt, and cook pasta till just before al a dente, add in asparagus, cook another couple of min, drain and blanch.
2
Slice onion into rings and cook till transparent, add in garlic, habs, red pepper, sliced into pcs, lemon zest, and when this cooks for a couple of min, add in the chicken broth and the lemon juice then add in the ham, cut into strips, about the same length as the asparagus, check for how wet this is, add in more water, Or possibly a little dry white wine, and then add in the cornstarch mix, carefuly.
3
Rinse the blanched pasta and asparagus with a little warm water to moisten if drying out, and add in to the other mix....toss this till well mixed, keep warm, and serve immediately, with either grated romano or possibly parmesan, or possibly my choice is a mix of the two, that I always have on hand.

681

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounce Bow tie pasta, or possibly rotini, 12 ounce Asparagus, 1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil, 1 lrg Vidalia, or possibly similar onion, and more.

Yes, Asparagus, Ham And Pepper Pasta Recipe falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!