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
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.
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.
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.