Angel Hair Pasta With Crab And Country Ham Recipes

ANGEL-HAIR PASTA WITH CRAB AND COUNTRY HAM

Steps:

• In a deep skillet, heat the oil.
• Add the ham and cook over moderate heat, tossing, until hot; using tongs, transfer to a paper-lined plate.
• Melt 1 tablespoon 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.
• Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente; drain, reserving 2/3 cup of the cooking water.
• Add the ham, pasta, reserved cooking water, crushed red pepper flakes (if using) and remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet; toss.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Garnish the pasta with the parsley and serve in bowls.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH CRAB AND COUNTRY HAM

Steps:

• In a deep skillet,heat the oil. Add the ham and cook over moderate heat,tossing until hot,using tongs, transfer to a plate.
• 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.
• Meanwhile,cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salt water until al dente. Drain, reserving 2/3 cup of the cooking water.
• 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.

FESTIVAL OF CRAB ON ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Saute mushrooms, peppers, parsley, garlic and onions in melted butter & olive oil combination; stir in herbs, jalapeno and either the cream or broth.
• Gently add crab meat and warm slightly.
• Serve over cooked angel hair with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.