Easy Ham-And-Asparagus Pasta

• dry pasta (bow tie or rotini)4 cups
• cut frozen asparagus or frozen broccoli↗1
• cooked ham, cut into thin strips↗8 ounces
• soft-style chive & onion cream cheese↗1
• milk↗1⁄3 cup
• fresh chives (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook the pasta according to package directions, adding the frozen asparagus the last 5 minutes and the ham the last 1 minute of the cooking time. Drain and return pasta to pan.

2. 2

   Stir together cream cheese and milk; add to the pasta mixture in the pan. Stir gently over medium heat until the mixture is heated through. If desired, garnish with fresh chives. Makes 4 servings.