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Ham and Asparagus Pasta

Course : Pasta
Serves: 4

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Ingredients:

24 medium asparagus spears

2 cups low-salt chicken broth

1 medium leek thinly sliced

2 pieces celery stalks sliced

2 slices ham slices cooked lean, julienne-cut

3 ounces Brie cheese cubed

2 tablespoons cream cheese fat-free

1 tablespoons water

2 teaspoons cornstarch

4 cups hot cooked spaghetti (8 ounces uncooked)

2 teaspoons parsley minced fresh flat-leaf

Preparation / Directions:

1. Drop asparagus into a large saucepan of boiling water, and cook 1 minute; drain. Rinse asparagus under cold water; drain. Cut asparagus spears into 1 inch pieces.

2. Combine asparagus, broth, leek, celery, and ham in pan; bring to a simmer over medium heat, and cook 3 minutes. Add cheeses; stir until cheeses melt. Combine 1 tablespoon water and cornstarch; stir well, and add to asparagus mixture. Bring to a simmer; cook 3 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring constantly.

3. Combine sauce and spaghetti in a bowl; toss well. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving: CAL372 (22 % from fat); PRO 23 g, FAT 9 g (sat 1 g); CARB 50 g; FIB 4 g; CHOL 39 m; sodium 582 mg; CALCIUM 118 mg.

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