Mushroom Ham Fettuccine

Mushroom Ham Fettuccine

1/2 pound thinly sliced, fully cooked, ham (cut into strips)
1 cup sliced mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup butter or margarine, divided
1 package (12 ounces) fettuccine
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (I use fresh)
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1/4 teaspoon pepper

In a skillet, sauté the ham, mushrooms and garlic in 3 tablespoons butter. Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain. Melt the remaining butter in a large saucepan. Stir in the fettuccine, Parmesan cheese, sour cream and pepper. Add the ham mixture; toss to coat.