Black Pepper Pasta Salad with Prosciutto, Asparagus, and Romano

Black Pepper Pasta Salad with Prosciutto, Asparagus, and Romano
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Black Pepper Pasta Salad with Prosciutto, Asparagus, and Romano a try. This recipe makes 8 servings with 198 calories, 7g of protein, and 7g of fat each. This recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 35 minutes. A mixture of mayonnaise, lemon rind, pecorino romano cheese, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy.

Instructions

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Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
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Add asparagus during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
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Drain and rinse under cold water; drain.
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Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add olive oil to pan, and swirl to coat.
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Add prosciutto, and cook for 6 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally.
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7
Remove prosciutto from pan using a slotted spoon, leaving drippings in pan.
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Drain prosciutto on paper towels.
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Add the shallots to drippings in pan; cook over medium heat for 1 minute or until shallots are tender, stirring frequently.
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Combine mayonnaise, lemon rind, tarragon, juice, pepper, and salt in a large bowl; stir well.
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Add pasta, asparagus, three-fourths prosciutto, shallots, tomato, and cheese; toss well to coat. Top servings evenly with remaining prosciutto.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In35 m.
Servings8
Health Score6
Dish TypesSalad
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