Spanish Ham and Manchego Pasta Salad
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 387
- Total Fat
- 21
- Saturated Fat
- 8
- Carbohydrates
- 31
- Dietary Fiber
- 2
- Sugar
- 2
- Protein
- 17
- Cholesterol
- 53
- Sodium
- 598
- Total: 30 min
- Active: 30 min
Ingredients
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, plus more, for serving
1/4 teaspoon finely grated garlic
1 cup grated manchego cheese
8 ounces dried penne
1 cup diced ham
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
Directions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic, 3/4 cup of the manchego, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
- Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
- Add the ham, parsley and red peppers to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup manchego and sprinkle with smoked paprika. The pasta salad is best if served right away.
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