Asparagus Ham Fettuccine

Ingredients

• 0.5 pound asparagus fresh trimmed cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 0.5 pound finely-chopped ham julienned fully cooked
• 4 ounces fettuccine barilla uncooked
• 2 tablespoons rubbed sage fresh minced
• 1  spring onion chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
• 4 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
• 0.3 cup walnut pieces chopped

Equipment

• frying pan
• sauce pan

Directions

1. Cook the fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil; add asparagus. Cover and cook for 3 minutes.
2. Drain and immediately place in ice water; drain and set aside.
3. In a skillet, saute the ham, walnuts, onion, sage and pepper in oil until onion is tender.
4. Add asparagus; cook and stir for 1 minute.
5. Drain fettuccine; toss with ham mixture.
6. Sprinkle with cheese.