Creamy Ham and Asparagus Fettuccine

Creamy Ham and Asparagus Fettuccine

This ham and asparagus pasta in a homemade Alfredo sauce is delicious. I love to make this rich and hearty dish when I have leftover ham. It's so filling, there isn't room for dessert!

Ingredients :

• 12 ounces dry fettuccini pasta
• 8 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 cups heavy cream
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 8 ounces cooked ham, diced

Directions

1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in fettuccini and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir asparagus into pot during last 5 minutes of cooking; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
2. Meanwhile, heat cream and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until begins to bubble; stir in Parmesan, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne. Continue cooking until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally. Stir in ham until heated through.
3. Stir sauce into pasta and asparagus; toss until well combined. Serve immediately.