Springtime Pasta W/ Lemon Cream Sauce

Submitted by JanetB-KY

"Posting this for ZWT 2006 (Italian Region). An easy weeknight dinner...quick yet creamy and tasty with the lemon adding a nice taste of Spring anytime of year."

 

• Ready In: 14mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 (1 lb) package frozen ravioli
• 1 lb asparagus, cut into bite sized pieces
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon peel
• 1 cup diced ham
• 1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 dash white pepper

directions

1. In large saucepan, cook ravioli and asparagus in boiling water about 7 minutes or until raviloi is tender; drain.
2. Meanwhile, while the ravioli is cooking, in a saucepan, combine milk, cream cheese, butter and lemon peel; cook over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally; stir in ham, parmesan and white pepper.
3. Toss cream mixture with ravioli and asparagus; serve immediately.