Asparagus-and-Ham Casserole

Asparagus-and-Ham Casserole
Asparagus-and-Ham Casserole might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains approximately 16g of protein, 11g of fat, and a total of 278 calories. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. Head to the store and pick up onion, milk, lemon juice, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the lemon juice you could follow this main course with the Lemon Shortbread Cookies with Lemon Icing From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 45
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Place bread in a food processor, and pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs form to measure 1/2 cup.
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Cook pasta in boiling water 7 minutes, omitting salt and fat.
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Add asparagus; cook 1 minute.
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Drain.
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Lightly spoon the flour into a dry measuring cup, and level with a knife.
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Place flour, thyme, salt, and pepper in medium bowl; gradually add milk and broth, stirring with a whisk until well-blended. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
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Add the onion; saute 4 minutes.
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Add milk mixture; cook until thick (about 4 minutes), stirring constantly.
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Remove from heat, and stir in juice.
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Combine the pasta mixture, milk mixture, ham, and parsley in large bowl; spoon into a 2-quart casserole.
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Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and cheese.
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Bake at 450 for 10 minutes or until filling is bubbly and topping is golden.
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Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score12
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