Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Asparagus Ham Dinner

Courtesy of Taste of Home)
Asparagus Ham Dinner Recipe
Ingredients:
2 c. uncooked spiral pasta
3/4 lb. fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned
1 Tbsp. olive or canola oil
3 c. diced fresh tomatoes (about 6 medium)
6 oz. reduced-sodium fully cooked ham, cubed
1/4 c. minced fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/8 - 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 c. shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions.  Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute asparagus and yellow pepper in oil until tender.  Add tomatoes and ham; heat through.  Drain pasta; add to the vegetable mixture.  Stir in seasonings.  Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

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