Parma Ham, Lemon and Asparagus Pasta Salad
Ingredients
250g (9oz) Dietary Specials Penne Pasta
1 x 15mlsp (1 tbsp) fresh basil, chopped
115g (4oz) asparagus, cut into short lengths
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
50g (2oz) frozen petits pois, defrosted
115g (4oz) Parma ham, cut into strips
250ml (9fl oz)creme fraiche
25g (1oz) Parmesan cheese, grated
½ x 5mlsp (½ tsp) lemon zest
Basil leaves for garnish
Serves 3-4
Preparation time: 10 mins Cooking time: 10mins
Method
1. Cook the penne in plenty of boiling, lightly salted water with a
dash of olive oil for about 9 minutes. Drain and place in cold
water.
2. At the same time cook the asparagus in a little lightly salted water
for 4 - 5 minutes, drain and run through cold water.
3. Mix together the petits pois, crème fraiche, lemon zest, chopped
basil and seasoning.
4. Drain pasta. Combine the asparagus, pasta and crème fraiche
mixture together, and then add the Parma ham strips.
5. Sprinkle over Parmesan cheese and garnish with basil leaves.