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Asparagus With Pignolas
Asparagus With Pignolas
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Asparagus with Pignolas elevates the classic spring vegetable with toasted pine nuts, sautéed ham, and Parmesan cheese. Tender-crisp asparagus spears are topped with a flavorful mixture of pine nuts, garlic, butter, and your choice of Virginia ham or Canadian bacon. This elegant side dish comes together quickly and pairs beautifully with seafood, chicken, or beef for a restaurant-quality meal at home.
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Ingredients
3 tablespoons pignolas (pine nuts)
3 quarts water
Salt to taste
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1/2 to 1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
l/4 cup chopped Virginia ham or Canadian bacon
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (divided use)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Spread the pignolas on a foil-lined baking sheet.
Toast at 350 degrees for 3 to 5 minutes.
Bring the water and salt to a boil in a saucepan.
Add the asparagus.
Boil for 6 to 8 minutes or until tender-crisp; drain.
Rinse with cold water.
Arrange the asparagus in a baking dish.
Sauté the garlic in the butter in a saucepan for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the ham and mix well.
Sauté for 2 minutes.
Combine the pignolas, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, basil and pepper in a bowl and mix well.
Stir in the ham mixture.
Spread over the asparagus.
Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan.
Servings\Yield
4 servings
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving - Calories: 170; Total Fat: 15g (Saturated Fat: 6g); Cholesterol: 25mg; Sodium: 300mg; Total Carbohydrates: 5g (Dietary Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 2g); Protein: 6g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Carol Jancsi 🔑 Keywords: side dish, ham, asparagus
🗂️ Categories: 🌽 Sides, 🐖 Pork
📚 Collections: Cooking With "Cow" (Carol Jancsi), The TFR Cookbook
Asparagus With Pignolas was added on March 16, 2009 and last updated on March 02, 2025.
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