Name: Ham & Asparagus Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3-3/4 cups uncooked yolk-free whole wheat noodles -; 2-1/2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces) -; 1 medium onion, chopped -; 1 tablespoon butter -; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour -; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme -; 1/8 teaspoon pepper -; 1 cup fat-free milk -; 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth -; 1 tablespoon lemon juice -; 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham -; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley -; 1/3 cup french-fried onions -; 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese -

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25 min.

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Ingredients for - Ham & Asparagus Casserole

1. 3-3/4 cups uncooked yolk-free whole wheat noodles -

2. 2-1/2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces) -

3. 1 medium onion, chopped -

4. 1 tablespoon butter -

5. 1/4 cup all-purpose flour -

6. 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme -

7. 1/8 teaspoon pepper -

8. 1 cup fat-free milk -

9. 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth -

10. 1 tablespoon lemon juice -

11. 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham -

12. 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley -

13. 1/3 cup french-fried onions -

14. 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese -

How to cook deliciously - Ham & Asparagus Casserole

1. Stage

Cook noodles according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350°. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add asparagus. Cover and cook until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Drain and set aside.

2. Stage

In a large skillet, saute the chopped onion in butter until tender. Combine the flour, thyme and pepper; gradually whisk in milk and broth until smooth. Add milk mixture to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice.

3. Stage

Drain noodles; add the ham, parsley, sauce and asparagus. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with fried onions and cheese.

4. Stage

Cover and bake until bubbly, 20 minutes. Uncover and bake until golden brown, 5-10 minutes longer.