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Almost pasta primavera
 
 Yield: 6 servings
 
 3 1/2 lb Spaghetti squash; 1 medium 1 tb Skim milk;      1 c Broccoli flowerets; fresh 1/2 c Part skim ricotta cheese;
1 c Zucchini; small sliced 1 tb Parmesan cheese;      1 c Mushrooms; fresh sliced 1/2 ts Imitation butter flavoring;
1 c Carrot; sliced 1/4 ts Salt;      1 Clove garlic; small crushed 1/2 ts Italian seasoning;
3/4 ts Reduced calorie margarine      1/8 ts Coarsely ground pepper;
 
 Wash squash; cut in half lengthwise and discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a Dutch oven; add 2 inches water. Bring water to a boil cover and cook 20 minutes or until squash is tender. Drain squash and cool. Using a fork remove spaghetti-like strands. Measure 3 cups of strands; set aside. Remove remaining strands for other use. Steam vegetables 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain well. Combine squash strands and vegetables tossing gently. Cover to keep warm; set aside. Saute garlic in margarine in a small saucepan; remove from heat. Add milk cheese butter flavoring and seasonings to saucepan. Cook over low heat stirring constantly until mixture is hot (do not boil). Spoon cheese mixture over vegetable mixture tossing gently. Food Exchanges per serving: 1 food exchange + some free vegetables 1/2 high-fat meat + 1/2 fat exchanges.... 

 
New England Clam Chowder
 
 Yield: 6 Servings
 
 1/4 lb Butter (1 stick)      1 c Chopped onions
1 c Chopped celery      1/2 c Flour
4 c Clam juice heated      2 oz Salt pork scored
2 Bouillon cubes      12 oz Chopped clams
2 c Boiled
 
 Saute the onion and celery in the butter until the onion is tranlucent. Add the flour to make a roux stirring well. Add the heated clam juice slowly stirring constantly. Add the bouillon cubes and scored salt pork. Stir in the clams and the potatoes. Remove from the heat and let stand for 20 minutes. Remove the salt pork before serving.

 
Rice Salad
 
 Yield: 6 Servings
 
 1 c Brown rice      1 1/2 c Water MMMMM------------------------VINAIGRETTE-----------------------------
6 tb Vegetable oil      2 tb Olive oil
3 tb Lemon juice      1 tb Red wine vinegar
3 ea Garlic cloves minced Salt & pepper      1 tb Soy sauce
1 pn Cayenne to taste      1 ts Basil
1/2 c Pineapple chopped MMMMM-------------------------VEGETABLES------------------------------      2 ea Scallions chopped finely
1/4 md Green bell pepper diced      1/4 c Raisins optional
1 md Carrot
 
Rinse rice & drain well. Combine rice & water. Bring to a boil reduce heat & simmer for 45 minutes or until the rice is cooked & the water has been absorbed. While the rice is cooking prepare the vinaigrette. While the rice is still hot stir the rice into the vinaigrette & stir well. Add the vegetables & mix. Cover tightly & refrigerate until ready to serve. VARIATION: Substitute the lemon juice with orange juice.

 
Rolled Pesto Lasagne
 
 
Yield: 8 Servings
 
 
12 Lasagne noodles      1 Egg
2 c (1 pound) ricotta Cheese      2 c (8 ounces) shredded Jack cheese
3/4 ts Oregano leaves      3 tb Minced parsley
2 cl Garlic minced or Pressed      2/3 c Whipping cream
2/3 c Pesto (see recipe) MMMMM---------------------------PESTO--------------------------------      2 c Lightly packed basil Leaves (washed and Patted dry)
1 c (3 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese      1/2 c Olive oil
2 cl Garlic minced
 
Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside in cold water. When cool enough to handle drain and separate noodles. Beat egg then blend in ricotta Jack cheese oregano parsley and garlic. Spread mixture evenly over each noodle and roll up jellyroll fashion. Stand noodles on end in a greased shallow 8x10-inch baking dish. Blend cream with pesto and pour evenly over lasagne rolls. Cover tightly with foil and bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly and the rolls are heated through. Serves 6 PESTO Put 2 cups lightly packed basil leaves (washed and patted dry) in a food processor or blender add 1 cup (3 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup olive oil and 1 or 2 minced garlic cloves. Blend until basil is finely chopped and mixture is well blended. Makes 1 1/2 cups.
 

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