Spaghetti With Asparagus

Name: Spaghetti With Asparagus
Ingredients: 1/4 c. (1/2 stick) butter; 1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil; 1/2 onion, thinly sliced; 2 slices (deli) ham, chopped; 1/2 lb. asparagus, cut into slivers; 1/2 c. water; 1 chicken bouillon cube or 1 tsp. chicken stock base; 1/2 lb. thin spaghetti; 1/2 c. half and half; 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese; freshly ground pepper

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1/4 c. (1/2 stick) butter
1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 onion, thinly sliced
2 slices (deli) ham, chopped
1/2 lb. asparagus, cut into slivers
1/2 c. water
1 chicken bouillon cube or 1 tsp. chicken stock base
1/2 lb. thin spaghetti
1/2 c. half and half
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
freshly ground pepper

Directions

1

Heat butter and oil in 1 quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until golden (do not brown).
2

Add ham and saute briefly.
3

Add asparagus, water, and bouillon cube.
4

Reduce heat and simmer about 15 minutes.
5

Add spaghetti to large pot of rapidly boiling salted water and cook until al dente, about 5 to 6 minutes.
6

Drain well.
7

Return spaghetti to pot.
8

Add asparagus mixture and half and half; cook over medium-low heat until warmed through.
9

Top with Parmesan and pepper before serving.