At a glance
You're bringing together fresh asparagus, tender pappardelle, and a silky cheese sauce in just 20 minutes. The key is getting the wine to reduce properly and building that creamy sauce with pasta water and Parmesan.
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Cook the pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta.
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Sauté the vegetables
Heat olive oil in a large frying pan and add the finely chopped shallot. Add the asparagus, cut into pieces. Sauté together for about five minutes. Stir in the chopped ham and immediately pour in the white wine.
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Make the cheesy sauce
Turn up the heat and let the wine reduce. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the butter and the cooked pasta. Set aside a cup of the pasta cooking water and add it in as needed. Sprinkle in the grated cheese until a light, silky sauce forms.
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