Fettuccine In Lemon Cream Sauce

Course :	Italian
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

8	ounces	uncooked fettuccine
6	ounces	cooked ham -- in 2x1/2 inch strips, 1
2	tablespoons	margarine
9	ounces	frozen asparagus cuts or -- drained green beans
3/4	cup	whipping cream or half and half
1	tablespoon	lemon juice
1	teaspoon	grated lemon peel -- if desired
8	ounces	uncooked fettuccine
6	ounces	cooked ham -- in 2x1/2 inch strips, 1
2	tablespoons	margarine
9	ounces	frozen asparagus cuts or -- drained green beans
3/4	cup	whipping cream or half and half
1	tablespoon	lemon juice
1	teaspoon	grated lemon peel -- if desired

Preparation:

Cook fettuccini to desired doneness as directed on pkg. Drain and keep warm. Meanwhile, melt margarine in lg. skillet or Dutch oven over Low heat. Add ham and asparagus or beans. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes. or until well heated. Stir in cream, lemon juice and lemon peel, if using. Mixture will look curdled. Cook over Low heat for 3 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly and is smooth, stirring frequently. Immediately stir in cooked fettuccine. Toss to coat with sauce. Garnish with additional lemon peel., if desired.