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April 3

 Pasta with Ham and Asparagus

And included in the Menu for the Week of

April 1

Pasta with Ham and Asparagus

Preparation and cooking time:   25 minutes
     Ham and asparagus are surely one of the food world's more perfect pairings.

pasta ham asparagus1 1/4 cup bite size pasta, penne, rigatoni  
8oz (250gr) baked or deli ham
8oz (250gr) asparagus white or green
3 green garlic (2oz, 60gr) substitute 2 green onion and 1 clove garlic
1/2 cup (4oz, 125ml) chicken stock
1/2 cup (4oz, 125ml) Greek or plain yogurt
1/2 cup (4oz,(120gr) Gruyère cheese, shredded
2 tsp olive oil

Cook pasta according to package directions. 
Snap off asparagus ends.  Peel if using white.  Cut asparagus into 1 1/2" (4cm) lengths.  Bring a medium saucepan half full of water to a boil over medium high heat.  Add asparagus and boil for 3 minutes (4 for white).  Remove, drain, rinse thoroughly with cold water and drain again.
Cut ham into large, bite-size pieces. Trim and thickly slice green garlic or onion; mince garlic if using.
Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.  Add green garlic /onion and garlic, ham, asparagus and sauté until hot and lightly browned.  Add chicken stock and heat through.  Stir in yogurt.  
When pasta is done drain and add to skillet; heat through.  Sprinkle with cheese, stir to combine and melt cheese slightly and serve.