Asparagus and Ham Linguine

Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 lb linguine
1 lb asparagus, cut in 2" pieces
1 Tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1/2 cup smoked ham, diced
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
Lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
1 Tablespoon chives, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Method

  1. Cook linguine in a large pot of boiling water for 5 minutes. Add asparagus and continue to cook another few minutes until paste is al dente. Drain well.
  2. Meanwhile, heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat, add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
  3. Add cream, lemon zest and ham; boil gently for about 8-10 minutes sitrring occasionally until slightly thickened. Stir in lemon juice and parmesan cheese.
  4. Toss sauce with pasta and asparagus. Stir in chives and season to taste with salt and pepper.

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