*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                           Pasta with Asparagus

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Serving Size  : 5    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta                            Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      lb            asparagus, cut in 1 1/2" pcs.
   6      tablespoons   butter
     1/2  cup           sliced ham
     1/2  cup           sliced mushrooms
   1      lb            pasta (linguini or fettucini)
   2      tablespoons   olive oil
   1      clove         garlic
   2      cups          light cream
     3/4  cup           parmesan cheese
   2                    egg yolks, beaten
                        salt and pepper
                        chopped chives for garnish

Melt 2 T butter in pan and lightly saute ham and mushrooms; set aside.
Blanch asparagus in boiling water until just cooked thru - about 4 min.
Remove asparagus from water and cook pasta, al dente, in the same water,
adding more water if necessary. Drain.

Heat 4 T butter & the olive oil in large saute pan.  Add garlic, cook for
about 1 min. and add the pasta, tossing to coat.  Stir in cream & cheese;
cook for 1-2 min. until slightly thickened.  Lower heat and stir in egg
yolks; toss for about 1 min to set the egg and further thicken the sauce.
Add asparagus, ham & mushrooms and cook until heated thru.  Season with
salt & pepper and garnish with chives.  Serve hot.

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