Ham-and-Asparagus Pasta

4 servings

Start to Finish: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 4  cups dried bow tie or rotini pasta

• 1  10-ounce package frozen cut asparagus or broccoli

• 8  ounces cooked ham slices, cut into thin strips

• 1  8-ounce container soft-style cream cheese with chives and onion

• 1/3  cup milk

•   Fresh chives (optional)

Directions

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions, adding the frozen asparagus the last 5 minutes and the ham the last 1 minute of the cooking time. Drain and return pasta to pan.

2. Stir together cream cheese and milk; add to the pasta mixture in the pan. Stir gently over medium heat until the mixture is heated through. If desired, garnish with fresh chives. Makes 4 servings.

We liked it better cold.