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                     Spaghetti Squash Florentine

Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables                       Cheese
               Italian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                       -----PATTI - VDRJ67A-----
 10      ounce         Spinach, chopped, frozen
                       thawed -- squeezed dry
  4      pound         Spaghetti squash
                       Vegetable cooking spray
  1      cup           Ricotta cheese -- part skim
  2                    Eggs -- beaten
    1/2  teaspoon      Dried Italian seasoning
    1/4  teaspoon      Salt
 16      ounce         Tomato sauce -- no salt added
    3/4  cup           Mozzarella cheese -- shredded
                       part skim

Drain spinach and squeeze dry. Set aside. Wash squash; cut in half lengthwise.
Remove and discard seeds.

Place squash, cut side down, in Dutch oven; add water to depth of 2". Bring to
a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain
squash and cool. Using fork, remove spaghetti like strands from squash,
discard shells. Place strands in a 9x13" pan coated with cooking spray.
Combine spinach, ricotta cheese, eggs and seasonings. Beat at medium speed of
mixer until blended; spread over squash. Top with tomato sauce; sprinkle with
mozzarella cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes.

6 servings. (198 calories per serving).

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