Asparagus Fettuccine Bake

• 2 cups asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into in inch or cooked fettuccine pasta
• 12 cup chopped lean leg ham
• 1 tablespoon shredded fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon low-fat butter
• 2 tablespoons plain flour
• 2 cups skim milk
• 13 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon coarse grain mustard
• black pepper (to season)

1. Preheat oven to moderate.
2. To make sauce, melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat, add flour, stirring continuously over heat for 1 minute.
3. Add milk nd bring to boil, stirring constantly until mix thickens, about 4- 5 minutes.
4. Add 1/4 cup parmesan cheese mustard and pepper, mix well.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Place asparagus, pasta, basil and ham in a bowl.
7. Mix well, transfer this mixture into a baking dish and then pour sauce over top.
8. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
9. Bake for 30 minutes or until heated through and top is golden.

pasta, lean leg ham, fresh basil, lowfat butter, flour, milk, parmesan cheese, coarse grain mustard, black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/asparagus-fettuccine-bake-49730 (may not work)