Rating: 5 stars
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Cook prosciutto, the Italian salt-cured ham, quickly; it becomes tough if overcooked.

Recipe by Cooking Light April 2004

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Yield:
4 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.

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  • While pasta cooks, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and next 4 ingredients (asparagus through salt). Cover and cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in prosciutto; cook, uncovered, for 1 minute. Combine asparagus mixture, pasta, and cheese in a large bowl, tossing to coat.

Nutrition Facts

374 calories; calories from fat 29%; fat 12.1g; saturated fat 4.7g; mono fat 3.2g; poly fat 1g; protein 24.9g; carbohydrates 44g; fiber 6.2g; cholesterol 84mg; iron 4.2mg; sodium 990mg; calcium 256mg.
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