- Number of Servings
- 8
- Ingredients
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- 8 ounces uncooked 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
- 1 cup diced tomato
- 1 1/2 ounces Romano cheese, grated (about 1/3 cup packed)
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- Instructions
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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 a dash of 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.
- Nutrition Information
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Calories: 208, Fat: 7g, Saturated fat: 1.9g, Monounsaturated fat: 1.8g, Polyunsaturated fat: 2.3g, Protein: 9.3g, Carbohydrate: 27.9g, Fiber: 2.5g, Cholesterol: 15mg, Iron: 2.5mg, Sodium: 367mg
Tracker Information: 1 ½-oz.-eq. grain; ½-oz.-eq meat; 1 cup vegetable; 1/2 tsp. fat
Summit Event Speaker Vicki Heath
Vicki Heath Vicki Heath is National Director, First Place 4 Health. Vicki is a certified fitness instructor for the

