Ingredients:
2 cups uncooked fancy pasta
2 cups diced ham or 2 cups pork or 2 cups beef or 2 cups chicken or 2 cups turkey
2 cups broccoli florets, steamed til barely tender
1 1/2 cups shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves
2 -3 cloves garlic
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise or 1 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions:
Cook and drain pasta; cool.
Combine pasta, meat, broccoli, and cheeses in large bowl.
Put basil and garlic in food processor or blender; whiz.
Add mayo to food processor or blender.
Mix thoroughly.
Stir into pasta mix.
Toss to coat.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
During the last 1/2 hour of chilling time, toss once to mix.
For color contrast, serve with cherry tomatoes, cut in halves.
Servings: 8
Time preparation: 25 min.
Time total: 25 min.