Ham and Asparagus Pasta
3/4 lb Fresh asparagus spears or - one 10-oz. pkg. frozen - asparagus 2 cn (14-1/2-oz.) stewed tomatoes - cut up 1 tb Dried parsley flakes 1/2 ts Dried basil, crushed 1/2 ts Dried ...
Ingredients
- 3/4lbfresh asparagus spears or
- 1/2tsp dried basil, crushed
- 1/2tsp dried oregano, crushed
- 1/8tsp ground red pepper (optional)
- 1cup evaporated skim milk
- 10oz. multicolored pasta
Directions
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3/4 lb Fresh asparagus spears or - one 10-oz
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frozen - asparagus 2 cn (14-1/2-oz.) stewed tomatoes - cut up 1 tb Dried parsley flakes 1/2 ts Dried basil, crushed 1/2 ts Dried oregano, cr
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multicolored pasta - such as wagon wheel or - corkscrew 6 oz Lean fully cooked ham, cut - into bite-size strips 1 sm Red or green sweet pepp
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Bias-slice the asparagus into 1-inch pieces
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Or thaw and drain the frozen asparagus.) FOR SAUCE, in a medium saucepan combine stewed tomatoes, parsley, basil, oregano, and ground red pe
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Bring to boiling
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Simmer the sauce, uncovered, about 15 minutes or till reduced to 2-1/2 cups, stirring occasionally
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Add the evaporated milk all at once, stirring constantly