Crab Linguine with Broccoli and Tomatoes

This is a recipe I made up one night with the ingredients I had on hand. It's very quick to make and it has a great deal of flavor from the "crispy" garlic. Try alternate/additional veggies -- mushrooms, red bell pepper, zucchini, spinach, artichokes, peapods, etc. Or substitute shrimp or scallops for the crab. Most dry or fresh pastas would work in this recipe.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  cloves garlic, chopped
• 8  ounces  Crab Delights Imitation Crab (or other imitation crab)
• 2  cups fresh broccoli, steamed or 2  cups frozen broccoli, defrosted
• 1  large tomatoes, chopped
• 12  ounces dry linguine, cooked (may use fresh)
•  salt and pepper
•  parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

1. Cook noodles according to package directions.
2. If using fresh broccoli, steam until tender-crisp.
3. If using frozen broccoli, defrost.
4. Chop tomatoes.
5. While noodles are cooking, heat oil in medium nonstick pan, add garlic- saute until light brown and crispy.
6. Add crab and broccoli, saute 2 min.
7. Add tomatoes, cook until just heated through.
8. Toss with cooked noodles.
9. Season with salt, pepper and parmesan cheese if desired.