Ham and Asparagus Gratin

I love one-dish meals, especially during the week.  They make my life easier...and anything that makes my life easier is a GOOD thing!!  The gooey deliciousness of this meal is hard to resist!




What you'll need:
2 (10.75 oz) cans of Cream of Asparagus Soup
1/2 cup of milk
1 small onion (chopped)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups cooked, cut asparagus
1 1/2 cups cooked, cubed ham
3 cups rotini pasta, cooked
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)

Preheat oven to 400°.  Spray a 9x13 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.

1.  Cook pasta according to directions until al dente.

2.  Cook ham and cube.

3.  Saute onion in butter for 3 minutes.  Add cut asparagus and saute for another 3 minutes or until the onion is transparent and the asparagus is tender and bright green.

4.  In baking pan, mix together soup, milk, pepper, cooked asparagus & onion, ham, cooked pasta, and half the cheddar cheese.

5.  Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly.  Top with remaining cheese and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and slightly brown.



**Recipe adapted from campbellskitchen.com**