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Pasta with Country Ham and Oysters

An italian recipe for Pasta with Country Ham and Oysters, made with Butter, Country Cured Ham Cut Into Small Cubes, Heavy Cream, Dried Thyme, and Dried Basil. Serves 4. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup
• 6 oz
• 1 1/2 cup
• 3/4 tsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1/4 tsp
• 1/4 tsp
• 18
• 8
• 1 lb

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add ham and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the ham is tinged a deep golden brown.

3. 3

   Add the cream, thyme, basil, cayenne and both peppers.

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   Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat, for 3 minutes or until sauce has slightly thickened.

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   Add oyster liquor and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 more minutes.

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   Add oysters and green onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes or until the edges of the oysters begin to curl.

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   Remove skillet from heat but keep warm.

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   Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat.

9. 9

   Cook spaghetti in boiling water 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente, drain in colander.

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    Serving suggestions: Transfer the pasta to individual serving plates. Spoon the sauce over the spaghetti.

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    Contributed to the FareShare Gazette by Art; 4 August 2002. www.fareshare.net