Pasta with Prosciutto and Asiago Cheese

  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked fusilli (corkscrew) pasta (6 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (3 cups)
  • 6 medium green onions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 package (3 oz) thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into thin strips*
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup shredded Asiago cheese (1 oz)

Steps

  • 1
    Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Cook mushrooms, onions, bell pepper and garlic in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
  • 3
    Stir in prosciutto, basil, oregano and salt. Stir in pasta and remaining 1 tablespoon oil; toss. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.

  • Like Parmesan, Asiago cheese is a firm, aged grating or shredding cheese. Look for wedges or containers of shredded Asiago in the grocery store deli or cheese department.
  • *Half of a 6-oz package thinly sliced fully cooked ham may be substituted for the prosciutto.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
320
Calories from Fat
100
Total Fat
12g
18%
Saturated Fat
3g
15%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
20mg
7%
Sodium
560mg
23%
Potassium
460mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate
39g
13%
Dietary Fiber
4g
17%
Sugars
4g
Protein
15g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
40%
40%
Vitamin C
50%
50%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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