Asparagus And Mushrooms With Pasta

• 1 lb. asparagus
• 6 Tbsp. butter
• 1/2 lb. finely sliced ham
• 1 1/4 c. sliced mushrooms
• 9 oz. fettucini or linguini
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 c. light cream
• 3/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and freshly ground pepper

1. Peel asparagus and cut off tough end.
2. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces.
3. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in skillet.
4. Lightly saute ham and mushrooms.
5. Set aside.
6. Boil large pot of salted water and cook asparagus until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes or less.
7. Scoop out asparagus and save the water.
8. Add more water and cook pasta until al dente.
9. Drain.
10. Heat 4 tablespoons butter with oil in large skillet.
11. Add garlic; cook 1 minute, then add pasta. Toss to coat with oil.
12. Stir in cream and cheese.
13. Cook 1 to 2 minutes until thickened.
14. Add asparagus, ham and mushrooms.
15. Cook to heat through.
16. Season with salt and pepper.

asparagus, butter, ham, mushrooms, linguini, olive oil, garlic, light cream, freshly grated parmesan cheese, salt

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=814769 (may not work)