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                         Asparagus & Ham Linguine

Recipe By     : Dairy farmers of ontario pamphlet
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      pound         linguine
   1      pound         asparagus -- cut in 2" pieces
   1      tablespoon    butter 4 cloves garlic -- minced
   1 1/2  cups          whipping cream
     1/2  cup           smoked ham -- diced
   2      tablespoons   lemon juice
                        lemon zest
     1/4  cup           fresh parmesan cheese -- grated
   2      tablespoons   chives -- finely chopped
                        salt and pepper to taste

1. Cook linguine in a large pot of boiling water for 5 minutes. Add asparagus and continue to cook another few minutes until paste is al dente. Drain well.

2. Meanwhile, heat butter in a saucepan over mediumheat, add garlic and saute for 1 minute.

3. Add cream, lemon zest and ham; boil gently for about 8-10 minutes sitrring occasionally until slightly thickened.

4. Stir in lemon juice and parmesan cheese.

5. Toss sauce with pasta and asparagus. Stir in chives and season to taste with salt and pepper.






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