Ham and Vegetable Linguine

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
Yield 4 servings
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I've been pleasing dinner guests with this delicious pasta dish that was based on one I found in a favorite Italian cookbook. The delicate cream sauce blends well with the colorful and hearty mix of vegetables. I chop the vegetables ahead and later prepare this dish in a snap.—Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Rockford, Michigan

Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 ounces) linguine
  • 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 2 cups julienned fully cooked ham
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • Dash ground nutmeg
  • Dash pepper
  • Additional Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

  1. Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the asparagus, mushrooms, carrot, zucchini and ham in butter until the vegetables are tender.
  2. Add the cream, peas, onions, Parmesan cheese, basil, salt, nutmeg and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 3 minutes or until heated through, stirring frequently.
  3. Rinse and drain linguine; add to vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 698 calories, 43g fat (24g saturated fat), 153mg cholesterol, 1606mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 28g protein.

I've been pleasing dinner guests with this delicious pasta dish that was based on one I found in a favorite Italian cookbook. The delicate cream sauce blends well with the colorful and hearty mix of vegetables. I chop the vegetables ahead and later prepare this dish in a snap.—Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Rockford, Michigan
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