Asparagus Ham Lasagna

* In a skillet, cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 6-8 minutes; drain and set aside. In a saucepan over Medium heat, saute garlic and thyme in butter. Stir in flour. Gradually whisk in milk; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add pepper. Cut noodles in half; place four noodles in a greased 11x7x2" baking dish. Layer a third of the white sauce, mozzarella cheese, ham and asparagus over noodles. Top with three noodles and another layer of sauce, cheese, ham and asparagus.

* Repeat layers. Cover and bake at 350 F. for 30 minutes or until heated through.

* Yield: 4 servings.

* milk, part-skim mozzarella and low-fat ham: 2 starch, 2 meat, 1 vegetable