Asparagus & Smoked Ham Linguine

Name: Asparagus & Smoked Ham Linguine
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) linguine; 1 lb (450 g) asparagus trimmed and cut in 2-inch (5 cm) pieces; 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter; 4 cloves garlic minced; 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) 35 % cream; Lemon peel finely grated; 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced smoked ham; 2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice; 1/4 cup (60 mL) grated Canadian Parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp (30 mL) chives or green onions finely chopped; Salt and pepper to taste

This is the Asparagus & Smoked Ham Linguine recipe.

Prep: 10 min
Cooking: 15 min - 20 min

Yields 4 servings

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) linguine
1 lb (450 g) asparagus trimmed and cut in 2-inch (5 cm) pieces
1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
4 cloves garlic minced
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) 35 % cream
Lemon peel finely grated
1/2 cup (125 mL) diced smoked ham
2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice
1/4 cup (60 mL) grated Canadian Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp (30 mL) chives or green onions finely chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

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Preparation

In large pot of boiling water, cook linguine for 5 min. Add asparagus and continue to cook for 2 min or until pasta and asparagus are cooked. Drain well; set aside.

In saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic; cook for 1 min. Add cream, lemon peel and ham; boil gently for about 8 to 10 min, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Stir in lemon juice and cheese.

Toss sauce with pasta and asparagus, chives, salt and pepper. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.