Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

2. 2

   Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Stir asparagus into pot in the last five minutes of cooking; drain.

3. 3

   While pasta is cooking, heat butter and cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

4. 4

   When mixture begins to bubble, stir in Parmesan, garlic powder, pepper and cayenne.

5. 5

   Continue cooking until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Stir in ham and heat through.

7. 7

   Toss pasta and asparagus with sauce and serve immediately.