Creamy Ham and Asparagus Fettuccine Recipe

Delicious, although I used previous reviewers' tips to modify this recipe. I sauteed chopped onions & mushrooms (1/3 C. each) in butter & crushed garlic, then removed pan from heat and added the ham, 1/3 C. chopped artichoke hearts, and the cooked asparagus (cut into smaller chunks, btw). To cut fat I used 2% milk (with 1 1/2 Tbsp. flour to thicken), then stirred the sauce into the veggie-ham mix before adding the whole thing to the cooked pasta. Tip: Top each serving with ground black pepper & slivers of fresh parmesan-- YUM! PS-- Made more like 6-8 servings for us. Great for freezing!

I sautéed onions and mushrooms, along with a couple tablespoons of bacon crumbles, then added the asparagus and ham to the sauté to cook and heat those. I used 2% milk instead of cream and whisked in a tablespoon of cornstarch as thickener to reduce the calorie count significantly. Once the sauce was done I combined it with everything in the sauté pan and served it over the pasta.

My husband said it’s restaurant-quality.

This was amazing! As we have dairy allergies in our home. I attempted to make this twice with non-dairy options. 1st time using Silk non-dairy half and half and 2nd time using Silk non+dairy whipping cream. Turned out marvelously with both of them. Best non-dairy Alfredo I have ever had, couldn't tell it was non-dairy.

I took others advice did 1/4 c butter, fresh garlic and onions- sautéed until translucent. Added 1 c 1/2 & 1/2 1 c milk and 2 TBLS flour cooked until thick and bubbly then added cheese. I also topped with lemon zest to brighten it up after I tossed the pasta and sauce together. My boys loved it!

I've been making this recipe for years now. I dice up a steak of ham. I line a small glass baking dish heavily with foil. I put in the ham and add 2T Butter, 2T Honey, 3T Brown Sugar. I put it in a preheated oven at 350 and I let the butter and sugar melt together. I wrap the foil into a ball and let the ham get carmalized. I take the ham out of the foil and add it to the pasta sauce. YUM YUM YUM!

I did not have any heavy cream, so I used a jar of Alfredo sauce with Parmesan cheese -- left out the butter and used only 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. My family really loved it and we saved over 300 calories per serving. The sauce and cheese were not heated, so I warmed it in the oven for about 15 minutes.

This is great supper to throw together on a busy night as it's fast, easy and requires little in the way of prep, especially if you use leftover ham from a previous meal. I substituted a clove of fresh garlic rather than garlic powder along with a small chopped shallot sautéed in a mix of butter and olive oil. I used evaporated milk instead of heavy cream to cut down on the fat but keeping the same consistency. Like a previous reviewer suggested I also added a pinch of nutmeg to the sauce while it was cooking - believe it or not, it does make a difference.

Delicious. We made this right after Easter, and it was a great way to use up that ham! I substituted one cup milk and one cup reduced fat sour cream for the heavy cream, and I sprinkled in flour until it reached desired thickness. I sauteed some fresh garlic, mushrooms, and onion in the butter before adding the milk/sour cream. I think the fresh garlic and onion really added to the flavor of this creamy dish. Fresh grated Parmesan cheese was the perfect final touch.

Made this for supper tonight because I had a leftover ham steak and fresh asparagus in the refrigerator. I used my alfredo recipe, which is very similar, minus the butter with the heavy cream. Used fresh garlic and mushrooms, and cooked broccoli in with the pasta for the last four minutes. My husband and I agree: this is the best alfredo I have ever made.

OMG!! How could a stick of butter & 2 cups of cream be anything but good ? it was totally delicious from the first bite. I did all the same, except used fresh/frozen fettuccini so I reversed the boiling by cooking the asparagus 10 mins & then tossing in the pasta for 1.30 mins. I used wafer thin sliced & packaged smoked ham. Soooooo good!!Thank you!!Easy & delicious.

I really liked this and my husband loved it! I normally won't rate a recipe that I've modified but I knew that the basics were good and the ratio of butter to cheese to other ingredients was right. My changes were to add finely diced onion to the butter and subbed grated garlic for the powder. Definitely a do over and over and over.

Followed to a T, except subbed peas because my asaparagus was mushy.

Yummmmy & delicious!

The flavor hit harder than expected.

First time trying this recipe and it came out great!

This recipe just became a favorite.

This was GREAT for dinner and leftovers!

Even my little boys loved it and asked for seconds.

I would definitely make this again! I didn't have enough Parmesan, so I did half mozzarella. I also substituted the cayenne for two pinches of crushed red pepper.