Easy Ham-and-asparagus Pasta

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 3 mins Cook Time: 17 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 cups dry pasta (bow tie or rotini)
• 1 (10 ounce) package cut frozen asparagus or 1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli
• 8 ounces cooked ham, cut into thin strips
• 1 (8 ounce) container soft-style chive & onion cream cheese
• 1/3 cup milk
• fresh chives (optional)

Recipe

• 1 cook the pasta according to package directions, adding the frozen asparagus the last 5 minutes and the ham the last 1 minute of the cooking time. drain and return pasta to pan.
• 2 stir together cream cheese and milk; add to the pasta mixture in the pan. stir gently over medium heat until the mixture is heated through. if desired, garnish with fresh chives. makes 4 servings.