In a large pot of boiling water, cook pierogies according to package directions, adding asparagus during last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
In a small saucepan, combine pesto sauce, ham and reserved cooking water; heat until just hot. Equally arrange pierogies and asparagus on three plates; top with pesto mixture. Sprinkle with pine nuts and garnish with fresh basil, if desired.
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