Beef / Pork

Asparagus Ham Dinner takes several minutes to prepare.

Asparagus Ham Dinner takes several minutes to cook.

Asparagus Ham Dinner makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Asparagus Ham Dinner are:

2 c uncooked spiral pasta ( I used Ronzoni 7 grain fuzilli)
3/4 lb. fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 med. sweet yellow pepper, julienned
1 T olive or canola oil
3 c. diced fresh tomatoes (about 6 med)
6 oz. reduced-sodium fully cooked ham, cubed
1/4 c. minced fresh parsley
1/2 t . salt
1/2 t. dried oregano
1/2 t dried basil
1/4 t cayenne pepper
1/4 c Parmesan cheese

Here is how you make Asparagus Ham Dinner:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile in a nonstick skillet, saute asparagus and yellow pepper in oil until tender. (actually this step could be done the night before for a quick put together the next day) Add tomatoes and ham; heat through. Drain pasta; add to the vegetable mixture. Stir in seasonings. Sprikle with Parmesan cheese.One serving 1 1/3 cup; Equals 6 servingsDiabetic Exchange 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starchNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DIETREADY2.

The nutritional information for Asparagus Ham Dinner is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 191.2

• Total Fat: 6.1 g
• Cholesterol: 13.9 mg
• Sodium: 603.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 27.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.3 g
• Protein: 11.7 g