Barbara’s Asparagus & Ham Lasagna

• 1 kg (2 lb 4 oz) asparagus
• 2

Snap off the bottom third or so of the asparagus spears. You won’t need these woody parts. Soak the top parts in a bowl of cold water for 10 minutes or so. Drain in a colander, then chop them up roughly. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and sauté the spring onion until golden. Add the asparagus and water and cook until softened, then add the parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Put the lid o