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Subject: Baked Spaghetti Squash & Gruyere
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Date: 11 Nov 1998 02:26:58 -0600
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Spaghetti Squash:
The size and shape of a football with rounded ends, this squash
contains flesh that separates into spaghetti like strands after
cooking.  And it behaves like spaghetti, so it take s well to pasta
sauces.  It can also be eaten simply baked and buttered.  Check out
the recipe below for Baked Spaghetti Squash with Greyere and Parsley,
topped with mushroom-spinach mixture.  Spaghetti squash is terrific
plate mate to gruyere cheese.

BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH GRUYERE AND PARSLEY

1 spaghetti squash, about 3 pounds (1.5 kg)
1 cup (250 mL) grated gruyere cheese
1/4 cup (50mL) chopped parsley
2 tablespoons (30mL) butter
1 garlic clove, chopped fine
1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) salt
1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) freshly ground pepper
Sauteed Mushrooms with Spinach and Pepper (see recipe below)

Using sharp knife, deeply pierce squash in several places.  Put squash
in a hollow baking pan and bake at 375*F (190*C) for 1 1/4  hours or
until shell gives to gentle pressure, turning over half way through
baking time.

Cut squash in half lengthwise; scoop out seeds and fibers.  Pull apart
the strands with a fork and put into a large bowl. Add cheese,
parsley, butter, garlic, salt and pepper; toss.  Place on large
platter and top with Sauteed Mushrooms with Spinach and Peppe(see
below for recipe) Makes 4 servings.


Sauteed Mushrooms with Spinach and Pepper

2 tablespoons (30mL) olive oil
1/2 pound (250g) mushrooms, sliced 1/4" (5 mm) thick (3 cups or 750mL)
1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons (30 mL) butter 
1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) salt
1 garlic clove, silvered
1 (283-g) bag washed and ready to use baby spinach

In a large frying pan, heat over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms,
saute for 5 minutes or until juices are released and mushrooms are
browned.  Add salt and pepper; transfer mushrooms to bowl and set
aside.

Return fry pan to heat and add butter and garlic.  When butter is
foaming, add spinach and cook for 2 minutes or until tender and most
of the liquid has evaporated, stirring frequently.  Return mushrooms
to pan and toss with spinach.  Taste and adjust seasonings.  Makes 4
servings.

Approximate nutritional analysis for each serving: 143 calories, 3.4 g
protein, 13.2 fat, 5.4 g carbohydrate.  Excellent source of vitamin A,
riboflavin and folate.