There’s nothing quite like opening your refrigerator the day after a holiday meal and deciding what to make with the delicious foods. Let us help by offering a delectable fettuccine recipe that delivers big flavors with each and every bite.

Creamy Ham and Asparagus Fettuccine

Ingredients

• 12 oz. dry fettuccine noodles
• 8 oz. fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1/2 pound cooked ham, diced

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente. Stir the asparagus into the pot and cook for 5 minutes. Drain the water.

Meanwhile, heat the cream and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until the mixture begins to bubble; stir in the Parmesan, garlic powder, pepper, and cayenne. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally. Stir in ham until heated through.

Toss the pasta and asparagus in the sauce until well combined. Serve immediately.

Servings 6