"Pasta" Primavera

I found this on the cooking echo, it sounded sooo good! It may be worth trying out as soon as I can convince "Bert" that squash is good for you and yours.;-) Which is the reason why I put it in my diabetic recipes file.
* Yields 6 servings
== Ingredients ==
* 3½ lbs spaghetti squash, 1 medium
* 1 cup broccoli flowerets, fresh
* 1 cup zucchini, small, sliced
* 1 cup mushrooms, fresh, sliced
* 1 cup carrot, sliced
* 1 clove garlic, small, crushed
* ¾ tsp reduced calorie margarine, melted
* 1 tbsp skim milk
* ½ cup part skim ricotta cheese
* 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese
* ½ tsp imitation butter flavoring
* ¼ tsp salt
* ½ tsp Italian seasoning
* ⅛ tsp coarsely ground pepper
== Directions ==
# 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. 
== Nutritional information ==
Per serving:
* Food exchanges: 1 food + some free vegetables, ½ high-fat meat + ½ fat 
* About 77 calories, 4.5 grams protein, 2.5 grams fat, 10.3 grams carbohydrate, 7 milligrams cholesterol, 171 milligrams sodium, and 331 milligrams potassium
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Category:Diabetic-friendly Recipes
Category:Broccoli Recipes
Category:Ricotta cheese Recipes
Category:Mushroom Recipes
Category:Carrot Recipes
Category:Zucchini Recipes
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Category:Parmesan cheese Recipes
Category:Non-fat milk Recipes