Asparagus And Mushrooms With Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. asparagus
6 Tbsp. butter
1/2 lb. finely sliced ham
1 1/4 c. sliced mushrooms
9 oz. fettucini or linguini
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 c. light cream
3/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Peel asparagus and cut off tough end.
Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in skillet.
Lightly saute ham and mushrooms.
Set aside.
Boil large pot of salted water and cook asparagus until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes or less.
Scoop out asparagus and save the water.
Add more water and cook pasta until al dente.
Drain.
Heat 4 tablespoons butter with oil in large skillet.
Add garlic; cook 1 minute, then add pasta. Toss to coat with oil.
Stir in cream and cheese.
Cook 1 to 2 minutes until thickened.
Add asparagus, ham and mushrooms.
Cook to heat through.
Season with salt and pepper.