Dine Without Whine: Crab and Pasta Primavera

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Crab and Pasta Primavera

Makes 4 servings
* You can leave out the crab or substitute chicken if you prefer. You may also substitute different vegetables if you prefer.

Ingredients:

• 1 8-ounce package frozen imitation crab meat
• 4 ounces vermicelli or thin spaghetti
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 zucchini medium quartered lengthwise and sliced (about 1 cup)
• 1 1/2 cups mushrooms sliced
• 1/2 cup petite peas (rinse to break up chunks if necessary)
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 3/4 cup whipped cream
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions:

1. Begin thawing crab meat by immersing cellophane package in warm water.

2. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, return to pot, cover and keep warm if necessary.

3. Meanwhile, in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high add oil and zucchini; sauté for 1 minute or until zucchini is golden. Add mushrooms and peas; sauté for 30 seconds or until peas are thawed. Transfer about 1/2 cup of the vegetables to a small bowl; cover and keep warm. Reduce heat to medium.

4. Melt butter or margarine in skillet with remaining vegetables. Stir in cream, cheese, basil and pepper. When hot, transfer to a medium bowl; cover and keep warm.

5. Cut crab meat into 1/2 -inch pieces. In skillet over medium heat, simmer crab meat in a small amount of water just until heated through; drain. Add crab meat and creamed vegetable mixture to drained pasta; toss gently to mix. Transfer to a large serving plate and top with reserved vegetables.

6. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Serve with Tossed Green Salad and French bread

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