Springtime asparagus and ham pasta

Step by Step

Step 1

In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until almost tender; about 8 minutes. Add asparagus; cook until pasta and asparagus are tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain and place in large warm bowl.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in flour, then gradually whisk in broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat and add ham, lemon rind, mustard, thyme and pepper; simmer a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1 cup (250 mL) of the cheese just until melted; remove from heat. Pour sauce over pasta and asparagus; toss well. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Ingredient

All-purpose flour

45 ml 1.58 fl. ozs
Dijon mustard

5 ml 0.18 fl. ozs
Butter

25 ml 0.88 fl. ozs
Onion, chopped

1 ontario 1 ontario
Penne pasta, about 8 oz (250 g)

3 ml 750 ml
Ontario asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces

1 bunch 1 bunch
Diced ontario smoked ham (about 4 oz/125 g)

1 ml 250 ml
Grated lemon rind

1 ml 15 ml
Fresh thyme

1 ml 5 ml

Springtime asparagus and ham pasta

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