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Asparagus and Ham Sauce Source: Burt Wolf's Travels and Traditions, Trieste Makes 4 servings RECIPE INGREDIENTS For Asparagus: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 pound asparagus, cut into 2-inch-long pieces For Sauce: 1 cup diced boiled ham (1/4 pound) 3/4 cup white wine 2 cups chicken broth 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces and chilled 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper RECIPE METHOD FOR ASPARAGUS: In a large skillet, over moderate heat, heat the oil and sauté the asparagus until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the asparagus from the pan and set them aside while you make the sauce. FOR SAUCE: Add the ham to the skillet and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until lightly browned. Over high heat, add the wine and boil until it is reduced to about 1/4 cup. Add the chicken broth, and reduce by a third. Lower the heat and whisk the butter into the sauce to thicken it. Season with the salt and pepper. Nutrition Facts Makes 4 servings Facts per Serving Calories:268 Fat, Total:22g Carbohydrates, Total:3g Cholesterol:60mg Sodium:752mg Protein:9g Fiber:1g % Cal. from Fat:74% % Cal. from Carbs:4% ~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~***Rhonda G in Missouri***~~~ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs