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

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 medium-size yellow pepper
• julienned
• 1/2 medium-size red bell pepper
• julienned
• 4 large shiitake mushrooms
• stems discarded
• caps julienned
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/4 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

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet.
3. Add peppers and cook just until slightly wilted.
4. Add shiitakes and garlic and saute over medium heat until tender but not browned, about 3 to 5 minutes.
5. Stir in ham and crab, then whisk in heavy cream.
6. 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.
7. While sauce is reducing, add pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente, about 2 minutes.
8. Drain well and toss with olive oil.
9. Transfer pasta to a large serving bowl and spoon sauce over.
10. Season with pepper, toss well and serve at once.