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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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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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