Pasta with green asparagus
In this recipe, the pasta is cooked separately, then mixed with chunks of green asparagus, ribbons of smoked ham and a cream sauce with nutmeg.
102 K 3.7/5 (15 reviews)
1 hour 8 min.
Easy
12 people
8 IngredientsLast modified on: July 21th 2013
For 12 people, you will need:
1 lb + 5.1 oz green asparagus spears
1 lb + 5.1 oz Pasta
8 slices smoked ham
2 tablespoons 
1 lb + 1.6 oz 
grated nutmeg
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 1 hour 8 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 30 min.
Prepare 1 lb + 5.1 oz green asparagus spears.
Stage 2 - 10 min.
Stage 3 - 10 min.
Stage 4 - 5 min.
In a hot frying pan, fry 8 slices smoked ham briefly (1 minute on each side), then cut into strips.
Set aside.
Set aside.
Stage 5 - 10 min.
Use the same pan on high heat and add 1 lb + 1.6 oz cream, salt pepper and nutmeg to taste.
Turn down the heat and leave to thicken.
Turn down the heat and leave to thicken.
Stage 6 - 3 min.
Add the pasta, ham and asparagus, mix well and leave to heat through for 2 or 3 minutes.
Stage 7
Serve without delay.
Remarks
Use whatever pasta you prefer; I have used twists (rotini) here, but penne or tagliatelle would work just as well.
Keeping: Best eaten right away, but can be reheated.
Source: Anne's New York Times article.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 140 RDI=50 % | 440 RDI=40 % | 250 RDI=40 % | 4,600 RDI=230 % | 19,280 RDI: 230 % |
| Per 100 g | 6 RDI=3 % | 20 RDI=2 % | 10 RDI=2 % | 230 RDI=10 % | 980 RDI: 10 % |
| Per person | 10 RDI=4 % | 40 RDI=3 % | 20 RDI=3 % | 380 RDI=20 % | 1,610 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 people : 17.15 €
- Per person : 1.45 €
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