Ham-and-Asparagus Pasta
Why I Love This Recipe
Ingredients You'll Need
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
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.
