Asparagus Fettuccine Bake

Easy, low fat fettucine bake. Ham can be omitted for vegetarians. A mix of spinach and plain noodles can also be used.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  cups asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into in inch or   cooked fettuccine pasta
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped lean leg ham
• 1  tablespoon  shredded fresh basil

• Sauce

• 1  tablespoon  low-fat butter
• 2  tablespoons plain flour
• 2  cups skim milk
• 1⁄3 cup  grated fresh parmesan cheese
• 1  teaspoon coarse grain mustard
•  black pepper (to season)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to moderate.
2. To make sauce, melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat, add flour, stirring continuously over heat for 1 minute.
3. Add milk nd bring to boil, stirring constantly until mix thickens, about 4- 5 minutes.
4. Add 1/4 cup parmesan cheese mustard and pepper, mix well.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Place asparagus, pasta, basil and ham in a bowl.
7. Mix well, transfer this mixture into a baking dish and then pour sauce over top.
8. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
9. Bake for 30 minutes or until heated through and top is golden.