Springtime Pasta W/ Lemon Cream Sauce

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: 14 mins
• 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.