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Ham and Asparagus Fettuccine

ham and asparagus fettuccine in a bowl

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Get dinner on the table in no time with this simple fettuccine recipe. Try it with ham and asparagus or customize with your favorite ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fettuccine
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup chopped shallot
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms (chop if large)
  • 8 ounces diced ham (1/4-inch dice)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths, cooked
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
  • Kosher salt, to taste

Instructions

Following the package directions, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water. I generally add 1 teaspoon per quart of water. Drain and

While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, ham, and mushrooms when the butter begins to sizzle. Cook, stirring, for 4 to 6 minutes until the mushrooms are golden and the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and continue cooking for 2 minutes.

Add the cream and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, and parsley; bring to a simmer and simmer over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the parsley and add salt as needed.

Toss the hot cooked fettuccine with the sauce and serve with extra Parmesan cheese.