Pasta With Smithfield Ham, Crab and Shiitakes in Creamy Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• ½ medium-size yellow pepper, julienned
• ½ medium-size red bell pepper, julienned
• 4 large shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded, caps julienned
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• ¼ pound Smithfield ham, thinly sliced and julienned
• 1 pound lump crab meat
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons minced parsley
• 1 pound fresh angel-hair pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Freshly ground black pepper

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    1159 calories; 67 grams fat; 37 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 22 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 94 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 7 grams sugars; 43 grams protein; 319 milligrams cholesterol; 1021 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet. Add peppers and cook just until slightly wilted. Add shiitakes and garlic and saute over medium heat until tender but not browned, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in ham and crab, then whisk in heavy cream. Add parsley and cook over medium-low heat until sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon, about 5 to 7 minutes.
3. While sauce is reducing, add pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente, about 2 minutes. Drain well and toss with olive oil.
4. Transfer pasta to a large serving bowl and spoon sauce over. Season with pepper, toss well and serve at once.