250g/9oz asparagus, finely sliced
1–2 garlic cloves, crushed
40²µ/1½´Ç³ú plain flour
20²µ/¾´Ç³ú plain flour
black pepper
200g/7oz Italian ‘00’ flour
1 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
2 tbsp olive oil
400ml/14fl oz chicken or vegetable stock
salt and freshly ground white pepper
40²µ/1½´Ç³ú butter
2 free-range eggs
500ml/18fl oz whole milk
250g/9oz mozzarella balls, torn
6 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan, plus extra to serve
250g/9oz cooked ham, torn