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Shells With Ham, Asparagus, and Lemon Cream
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17 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 40MINS

Shells With Ham, Asparagus, and Lemon Cream

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A hint of lemon tossed with pasta, ham and veg makes shells with ham, asparagus and lemon cream an inviting spring dish.
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Garlic & Zest
Whether you hunger for healthy, fresh fare, or char-grilled "man-food", light sweets or decadent treats -- you'll find those here. Satisfying food.
http://www.garlicandzest.com
A hint of lemon tossed with pasta, ham and veg makes shells with ham, asparagus and lemon cream an inviting spring dish.
40MINS
Total Time
$2.83
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
US / Metric
Asparagus
1 2/3 cups
Olive Oil
1 Tbsp
Button Mushroom
2 1/4 cups
Button Mushrooms, sliced, rinsed
Yellow Onion
1 cup
Ham
1 cup
Diced Ham
Sun-Dried Tomatoes
1/2 cup
Sun-Dried Tomatoes
or Reconstituted, drained, and diced dried sun dried tomatoes
Parmesan Cheese
1 cup
Butter
2 Tbsp
Vegetable Broth
1 1/2 cups
Vegetable Broth
or Chicken Broth
Salt
to taste
Pasta Shells
8 oz
Pasta Shells
Fresh Basil
2 Tbsp
Chopped Fresh Basil
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
575
Fat
26.0 g
Protein
25.9 g
Carbs
58.4 g
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http://www.garlicandzest.com
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step 1
Drain and dice the Sun-Dried Tomatoes (1/2 cup). Trim and cut the Asparagus (1 2/3 cups). Zest the Lemon (1).
step 1 Drain and dice the Sun-Dried Tomatoes (1/2 cup). Trim and cut the Asparagus (1 2/3 cups).  Zest the Lemon (1).
step 2
Wipe the Button Mushrooms (2 1/4 cups) clean, and slice them into bite-sized pieces.
step 3
In a medium sauce pan, boil 2 cups of water. Add asparagus and cook for 3-4 minutes until crisp and tender. While asparagus blanches, fill a medium bowl with ice and water. Drain asparagus and plunge into the ice water to stop the cooking.
step 4
Fill a 3-quart saucepan with water and a pinch of Salt (to taste). Heat to boiling. Add Pasta Shells (8 oz) and cook until al dente according to package instructions.
step 5
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) over medium-high heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until lightly browned. Transfer to a bowl. Add Yellow Onion (1 cup) to the pan and cook until lightly browned. Transfer to the mushroom bowl.
step 5 Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) over medium-high heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until lightly browned. Transfer to a bowl. Add Yellow Onion (1 cup) to the pan and cook until lightly browned. Transfer to the mushroom bowl.
step 6
Add Butter (2 Tbsp) to a pan and melt over medium high heat. Add All-Purpose Flour (1 Tbsp) and whisk to combine, stirring for one minute. Add Vegetable Broth (1 1/2 cups), a little at a time, stirring constantly.
step 6 Add Butter (2 Tbsp) to a pan and melt over medium high heat. Add All-Purpose Flour (1 Tbsp) and whisk to combine, stirring for one minute. Add Vegetable Broth (1 1/2 cups), a little at a time, stirring constantly.
step 7
Cook until the mixture begins to thicken and takes on the consistency of a sauce. Stir in Half and Half (1/4 cup), diced sun-dried tomatoes, Ham (1 cup), and lemon zest. Season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 7 Cook until the mixture begins to thicken and takes on the consistency of a sauce. Stir in Half and Half (1/4 cup), diced sun-dried tomatoes, Ham (1 cup), and lemon zest. Season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 8
Add vegetables and pasta to the sauce and heat through. Add Parmesan Cheese (1 cup), Fresh Basil (2 Tbsp), and Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley (2 Tbsp) and stir to combine. Serve with remaining Parmesan.
step 8 Add vegetables and pasta to the sauce and heat through. Add Parmesan Cheese (1 cup), Fresh Basil (2 Tbsp), and Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley (2 Tbsp) and stir to combine. Serve with remaining Parmesan.
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American
Lunch
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Pork
Pasta
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