Coat asparagus in olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic after passing the bend and snap test

Bake at 400 for 10-20 minutes depending on thickness

Brown the butter and a little more olive oil in a Crock-Pot on high

Add the ham and brown

Add the asparagus and heavy cream

Simmer in Crock-Pot on high or in regular pan on low/medium

Cook and drain the pasta

Toss together with sauce, about a cup of pasta water, and all of the Parmesan cheese