Shelly's Recipe

PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS

Category: Noodles / Pasta

1 lb asparagus, cut in 1 1/2 inch pieces
6 tbsp butter
1/2 cup sliced ham and sliced mushrooms
1 lb linguini or fettuccini
2 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups light cream
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 eggs yolks, beaten
Salt and pepper, to taste
Chopped chives, garnish

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

Heat 4 tbsp butter and the olive oil in a saute pan. Add garlic, cook for 1 minutes and add pasta, to coat. Stir in cream and cheese; cook for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened.

Lower heat and stir in yolks; toss for 1 minute to set egg or until slightly thickened. Add asparagus, ham and mushrooms, cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with chives. Serve hot.