2002 Asparagus Ham Dinner

By boandozzy

1-1/3 cups equals 198 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 559 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 12 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. Originally published as Asparagus Ham Dinner in Light & Tasty February/March 2001, p29

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
• 3/4 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cups diced fresh tomatoes (about 6 medium)
• 6 ounces boneless fully cooked ham, cubed
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large 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 cheese.
Yield: 6 servings.