Easy Crab Lo Mein

Name: Easy Crab Lo Mein
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Asian Appetizers, Asian Dinners
Ingredients: 4 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta or thin spaghetti; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch strips; 1 package (9 ounces) frozen broccoli cuts, thawed; 1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1-1/4 cups chicken broth; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; 12 ounces imitation crabmeat, cut into 1-inch pieces

I came up with this one night when I had some leftover spaghetti that I needed to use up," writes Laura Mryyan from Topeka, Kansas. TIP: "When stirring up the sauce, I like to use half soy sauce and half oyster sauce for a richer, more developed flavor," she notes.—Laura Mryyan, Topeka, Kansas

Ingredients

4 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta or thin spaghetti
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
1 package (9 ounces) frozen broccoli cuts, thawed
1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1-1/4 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
12 ounces imitation crabmeat, cut into 1-inch pieces

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet or wok, stir-fry the onion, green pepper, broccoli and mushrooms in oil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, water and soy sauce until smooth. Gradually stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in crab; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through. Drain pasta; toss with crab mixture.