Spaghettini with Ham and Broccoli

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb spaghettini
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 5 ounces smoked ham, diced
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Directions

1. 1

   Cook spaghettini until al dente.

2. 2

   Add broccoli to the water you are cooking spaghettini in and blanch for 15 seconds.

3. 3

   Remove broccoli and refresh under cold, running water.

4. 4

   Reserve 1/3 cup of the cooking water and drain pasta.

5. 5

   Return pasta to the pan with the reserved liquid.

6. 6

   Add butter and cream and bring to a light simmer over moderate heat, stirring.

7. 7

   Stir in ham, parmesan, ¼ tsp salt and parsley and cook mixture, stirring, until very hot.

8. 8

   Season with lots of coarsely ground black pepper and serve immediately.