Asparagus Ham Dinner

I've been doing this low-fat meals for my family for years, and always well received. Pasta with tomatoes, asparagus and pieces of pork, it is tempting combination of flavors and textures. Rhonda-Zavodny David City, Nebraska

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
• 3/4 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cups diced fresh tomatoes (about 6 medium)
• 6 ounces boneless fully cooked ham, cubed
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute asparagus and yellow pepper in oil until tender. Add tomatoes and ham; heat through.
• Drain pasta; add to the vegetable mixture. Stir in seasonings. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 6 servings.