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.
99 K 3.7/5 (15 reviews)
1 hour 8 min.
Easy
6 people
8 IngredientsLast modified on: July 21th 2013
For 6 people, you will need:
300 g green asparagus spears
300 g Pasta
4 slices smoked ham
1 tablespoon 
250 ml 
grated nutmeg
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 1 hour 8 min.
To finish around 7pm, you'll need to have started before: 18:25.Change end time
Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 30 min.
Prepare 300 g green asparagus spears.
Stage 2 - 10 min.
Stage 3 - 10 min.
Stage 4 - 5 min.
In a hot frying pan, fry 4 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 250 ml 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 | 70 RDI=20 % | 220 RDI=20 % | 130 RDI=10 % | 2,300 RDI=90 % | 9,640 RDI: 90 % |
| Per 100 g | 6 RDI=2 % | 20 RDI=2 % | 10 RDI=1 % | 230 RDI=9 % | 980 RDI: 9 % |
| Per person | 10 RDI=3 % | 40 RDI=3 % | 20 RDI=2 % | 380 RDI=10 % | 1,610 RDI: 10 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 6 people : 8.60 €
- Per person : 1.45 €
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