asparagus, ham, pasta bake

Name: Asparagus, Ham, Pasta Bake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 8 ounce(s) linguini, or your favorite pasta; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 3/4 pound(s) ham or canadian bacon, cubed into bite size pieces; 1 bunch(es) scallions, chopped (reserving 1/2 cup darkest green pieces; 6 - eggs; 2 cup(s) grated sharp cheddar cheese (or a good swiss), divided; 16 ounce(s) (2 cups) ricotta; 1/2 cup(s) milk; 1 tablespoon(s) dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) fresh cracked pepper; 1 pound(s) asparagus, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

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CJ *

Somewhere, PA

Updated on May 16, 2013

Yum! We love fresh asparagus. I especially like it in casseroles, and this one is yummy!

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prep time 25 Min

cook time 45 Min

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yield 6 - 8

Ingredients

8 ounces linguini, or your favorite pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 pound ham or canadian bacon, cubed into bite size pieces
1 bunch scallions, chopped (reserving 1/2 cup darkest green pieces
6 - eggs
2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (or a good swiss), divided
16 ounces (2 cups) ricotta
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
1 pound asparagus, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

How To Make asparagus, ham, pasta bake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Put a large pot of salted water on to boil. Grease a 9" X 13" baking dish.

Step 2

In a large skillet heat oil over a medium heat. Add ham and scallions to skillet, setting aside reserved green parts for topping. Saute until onion begins to soften. Set aside.
Step 3

In a mixing bowl or food processor, combine eggs, 1 1/2 cups of the grated cheese, ricotta, milk, mustard, salt and pepper. Beat until very smooth.
Step 4

Boil pasta according to directions on box, adding asparagus during last minute of cooking. Rinse under cold water until cooled, and drain.
Step 5

Add drained noodles back to pot. Add ham and egg mixtures to noodles. Mix until well combined and pour into prepared dish.
Step 6

Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and top evenly with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and reserved scallions. Bake 15 minutes more. Let rest for 5 minutes and serve.
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