Pasta With Ham And Asparagus
This pasta with ham and asparagus is a delightful dish that combines tender pasta with savory ham and fresh asparagus. It's a quick and satisfying meal perfect for any weeknight dinner.
This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include parmesan cheese, olive oil, asparagus, garlic.
- Follow all 6 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 50 g parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
- 250 g asparagus (trimmed and cut into pieces)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp salt
- 300 g pasta (uncooked)
- 200 g ham (diced)
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add the diced ham to the skillet and cook until slightly browned.
- Stir in the asparagus pieces and cook for about 5 minutes, or until tender.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the ham and asparagus mixture, stirring well to combine.
- Season with salt and black pepper, then sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 22 g
- Fat: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.