Almost Pasta Primavera Recipe

Name: Almost Pasta Primavera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 3 1/2 pounds spaghetti squash medium sized; 1 cup broccoli florets fresh flowerets; 1 cup zucchini small, sliced; 1 cup mushrooms fresh, sliced; 1 cup carrots sliced; 1 clove garlic crushed; 3/4 teaspoons butter or reduced calorie margarine, melted; 1 tablespoon milk, skim; 1/2 cups ricotta cheese partly skimmed; 1 tablespoon parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated; 1/2 teaspoons liquid butter flavoring; 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoons italian herbs; ⅛ teaspoons black pepper coarsely ground, fresh

Servings: persons

3 1/2 pounds spaghetti squash medium sized
1 cup broccoli florets fresh flowerets
1 cup zucchini small, sliced
1 cup mushrooms fresh, sliced
1 cup carrots sliced
1 clove garlic crushed
3/4 teaspoons butter or reduced calorie margarine, melted
1 tablespoon milk, skim
1/2 cups ricotta cheese partly skimmed
1 tablespoon parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoons liquid butter flavoring
1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoons italian herbs
⅛ teaspoons black pepper coarsely ground, fresh

1
Wash squash; cut in half lengthwise and discard seeds.
2
Place squash, cut side down, in a Dutch oven; add 2 inches water.
3
Bring water to a boil, cover and cook 20 minutes or until squash is tender.
4
Drain squash and cool.
5
Using a fork remove spaghetti-like strands.
6
Measure 3 cups of strands; set aside.
7
Remove remaining strands for other use.
8
Steam vegetables 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain well.
9
Combine squash strands and vegetables, tossing gently.
10
Cover to keep warm; set aside.
11
Saute garlic in margarine in a small saucepan; remove from heat.
12
Add milk, cheese, buter flavoring, and seasonings to saucepan.
13
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is hot (do not boil).
14
Spoon cheese mixture over vegetable mixture, tossing gently.
15
Food Exchanges per serving: 1 food exchange + some free vegetables, 1/2 high-fat meat + 1/2 fat exchanges....
16
Yields 6 servings (about 77 calories, 4 1/2 grams protein, 2 1/2 grams fat, 10.3 grams carbohydrate, 7 milligrams cholesterol, 171 milligrams sodium, and 331 milligrams potassium per serving).

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 pounds spaghetti squash medium sized, 1 cup broccoli florets fresh flowerets, 1 cup zucchini small, sliced, 1 cup mushrooms fresh, sliced, and more.

Yes, Almost Pasta Primavera falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Almost Pasta Primavera

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