Ham, Asparagus, And Pasta Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 3/4 cups broad egg noodles, uncooked
2 1/2 cups asparagus, chopped into 1-inch lengths
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup red onion, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 cups cooked ham, cubed
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Preparation

Cook pasta in boiling water seven minutes.
Add asparagus; cook an additional 2-3 minutes; drain.
Meanwhile, melt butter in large frying pan and preheat oven to 450\u00b0F.
Add onion to butter and saute 4-5 minutes, just until softened.
Combine flour, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Add milk and chicken broth; combine well with a whisk.
Add milk mixture to frying pan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened (about 5 minutes).
Remove sauce from heat; stir in lemon juice.
Combine all ingredients except parmesan and bread crumbs in a large casserole dish.
Combine parmesan and bread crumbs, and sprinkle over top of casserole.
Bake at 450F for approximately 10 minutes, until casserole is bubbly and the bread crumbs are golden brown.