Black Pepper Pasta Salad with Prosciutto, Asparagus, and Romano |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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This mayonnaise-based pasta salad veers from the traditional with salty Italian ham, nutty asparagus, and a generous grinding of pepper. Ingredients:
8 ounces uncooked cavatappi pasta or elbow macaroni |
3 cups (1 1/2-inch) slices asparagus (about 1 pound) |
1 teaspoon olive oil |
2 ounces prosciutto, chopped |
1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots |
6 tablespoons light mayonnaise |
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon |
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
dash of salt |
1 cup diced tomato |
1 1/2 ounces pecorino romano cheese, grated (about 1/3 cup packed) |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Add asparagus during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse under cold water; drain.
2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil to pan, and swirl to coat. Add prosciutto, and cook for 6 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove prosciutto from pan using a slotted spoon, leaving drippings in pan. Drain prosciutto on paper towels. Add the shallots to drippings in pan; cook over medium heat for 1 minute or until shallots are tender, stirring frequently.
3. Combine mayonnaise, lemon rind, tarragon, juice, pepper, and salt in a large bowl; stir well. Add pasta, asparagus, three-fourths prosciutto, shallots, tomato, and cheese; toss well to coat. Top servings evenly with remaining prosciutto.
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