angel hair pasta with crab and country ham

(2 RATINGS)
42 Pinches
Atlanta, GA
Updated on Oct 11, 2010

A yummy dish to serve for dinner with a nice Pinot Blanc

prep time
cook time 25 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
  • 2 slices country ham or prosciutto, cut into thin strips
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup sliced shallots
  • 1 small garlic clove,minced
  • 3/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 pound lump crabmeat
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped thyme
  • 1/2 pound dried angel hair pasta
  • - salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

How To Make angel hair pasta with crab and country ham

  • Step 1
    In a deep skillet,heat the oil. Add the ham and cook over moderate heat,tossing until hot,using tongs, transfer to a plate.
  • Step 2
    Melt 1 tbsp of butter in the skillet. Add the shallots and cook over moderate heat until softened, 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the wine and boil until reduced by half, 2 minutes. Add the crab and thyme and toss until hot.
  • Step 3
    Meanwhile,cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salt water until al dente. Drain, reserving 2/3 cup of the cooking water.
  • Step 4
    Add the ham, pasta, reserved cooking water and remaining 2 tbsp of butter to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish the pasta with the parsley and serve in bowls.

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