Springtime Penne | Mama's Cooking

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 pound ham, fully-cooked and cubed
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups penne pasta, cooked
• parmesan cheese, optional, to taste, shredded