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 dried basil leaves, crushed
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Parmesan cheese grated
Begin thawing crab meat by immersing cellophane package in warm water.
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, return to pot, cover and keep warm if necessary.
Meanwhile, in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter or margarine in oil. Add 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.
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.
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.