Ham & Asparagus Pasta

Directions

Snap off and discard the woody bases from the fresh asparagus. Bias-slice the asparagus into 1-inch pieces.

For sauce, in a medium saucepan combine stewed tomatoes, parsley, basil, oregano, and ground red pepper, if desired.

Bring to boiling.

Simmer the sauce, uncovered, about 15 minutes or until reduced to 2½ cups, stirring occasionally.

Add the evaporated milk all at once, stirring constantly.

Heat mixture through; do not boil.

Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to package directions EXCEPT add the asparagus, ham and sweet pepper to the boiling water during the last 4 minutes of cooking time. Drain pasta and vegetables.

To serve, place pasta mixture on a serving plater.

Spoon the sauce over the pasta.

Serve with Parmesa cheese, if desired. Serve at once.

Makes 4 or 5 main-dish servings.