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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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