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Recipe: Lemon Cream Ravioli with Asparagus and Ham (using frozen ravioli)

Main Dishes - Pasta, Sauces
LEMON CREAM RAVIOLI WITH ASPARAGUS AND HAM

1 pound fresh asparagus
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (16 ounce) package frozen cheese ravioli
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
6 ounces cooked ham, cut in cubes
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large lemon (for garnish)

TO PREPARE THE ASPARAGUS:
Break off or cut tough ends from asparagus stalks; discard ends. Wash thoroughly under cold running water. Remove skin and scales from lower end of stalks. Cut asparagus into 1 1/2 inch pieces.

TO COOK PASTA AND ASPARAGUS:
In a 6-quart sauce pan, bring 4 quarts of water, salt and vegetable oil to a rolling boil. Add frozen ravioli; stir to separate pieces. Cover pan until water returns to boiling. Uncover and cook for 5 minutes.

Add asparagus to the pan of boiling water. Cook 3 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender and pasta is al dente. Drain pasta and asparagus in a large colander that has been placed in the sink.

MEANWHILE, PREPARE THE SAUCE:
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in cream and grated lemon zest and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add parmesan cheese, cooked ham and black pepper. Cook until thoroughly heated.

Transfer pasta and asparagus back to the large saucepan. Pour lemon cream sauce over pasta mixture and toss well to coat thoroughly. Transfer to a serving dish Garnish with julienne lemon zest and serve immediately.

TO PREPARE THE GARNISH:
Use a vegetable peeler, remove the outside yellow portion of the lemon peel. With a very sharp small knife, cut lemon zest into very thin (1 1/2-inch) long julienne pieces. Place in a small bowl of ice water to curl.

Makes 6 servings
From: Susan,IL
MsgID: 0820412
Shared by: Betsy at Recipelink.com
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