Pasta with Asparagus

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Pasta with Asparagus

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Serving Size : 5 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pasta Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb asparagus, cut in 1 1/2" pcs.
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sliced ham
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 lb pasta (linguini or fettucini)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic
2 cups light cream
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 egg yolks, beaten
salt and pepper
chopped chives for garnish

Melt 2 T butter in pan and lightly saute ham and mushrooms; set aside.
Blanch asparagus in boiling water until just cooked thru - about 4 min.
Remove asparagus from water and cook pasta, al dente, in the same water,
adding more water if necessary. Drain.

Heat 4 T butter & the olive oil in large saute pan. Add garlic, cook for
about 1 min. and add the pasta, tossing to coat. Stir in cream & cheese;
cook for 1-2 min. until slightly thickened. Lower heat and stir in egg
yolks; toss for about 1 min to set the egg and further thicken the sauce.
Add asparagus, ham & mushrooms and cook until heated thru. Season with
salt & pepper and garnish with chives. Serve hot.

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