Name: Springtime Bow Ties with Ham and Asiago
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound farfalle (bow-tie pasta); 2 pounds thin asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths; 1 1/2 cups diced smoked ham; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 cup whipping cream; 1 cup shredded Asiago cheese; 1 cup thinly sliced green onions

Serve with: Tomato salad and crusty semolina bread. Dessert: Amaretti cookies.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

1 pound farfalle (bow-tie pasta)

2 pounds thin asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths

1 1/2 cups diced smoked ham

1 cup dry white wine

1 cup whipping cream

1 cup shredded Asiago cheese

1 cup thinly sliced green onions

Preparation

Step 1
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water 10 minutes. Add asparagus; boil until crisp-tender and pasta is tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes longer. Drain pasta and asparagus in colander.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ham and cook until just brown, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Add wine; boil until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add cream; bring to simmer. Stir in cheese and 3/4 cup green onions. Add pasta and asparagus and toss with sauce to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup onions and serve.

TagsPasta Farfalle Italian European Asparagus Vegetable Ham Meat Asiago Cheese Dairy Main Dinner Nut Free Easy Quick Weeknight Meals Saute Spring Bon Appétit

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