
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a
boil. 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.
While pasta is cooking, heat butter and cream
in a medium saucepan
over medium heat. When mixture begins to bubble,
stir in Parmesan,
garlic powder, pepper and cayenne. Continue cooking
until mixture
thickens, stirring occasionally. Stir in ham and
heat through.
Toss pasta and asparagus with sauce and serve
immediately.
