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                      ITALIAN SAUSAGE & VEGETABLES

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Italian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1                    Spaghetti squash (about 3
                       -pounds)
                       -I pound bulk Italian
                       -sausage
    1/2   c            Chopped onion (about 1
                       -medium)
                       -I cup coarsely chopped
                       -zucchini (about I medium)
    1/4   c            Chopped fresh parsley
  1       lg           Clove garlic, crushed
  1       tb           Dried basil leaves
  3       c            Coarsely chopped tomatoes
                       -(about 4 medium)
    1/3   c            Grated Parmesan cheese
    1/2   ts           Salt
    1/4   ts           Pepper

 To microwave squash, prick several times with fork,
 place on microwavable paper towel. Microwave on high 8
 minutes; turn  squash over. Microwave 8 to 11 minutes
 longer or until tender.  Let stand 10 minutes.

 Heat oven to 400!. Prick squash with fork. Bake about
 I hour or  until tender.

 Cook sausage and onion in 10 inch nonstick skillet
 over medium  heat about 10 minutes, stirring
 frequently, until sausage is  done; drain. Stir in
 zucchini, parsley, garlic and basil. Cover  and cook 3
 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cheese.

 Cut squash in half; remove seeds and fibers. Remove
 spaghetti-like strands with 2 forks. Toss squash with
 salt and  pepper. Serve sausage mixture over squash.

 6 servings.

 From the files of Al Rice, North Pole Alaska.    Feb
 1994



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