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Nutritional Info
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 279.5
  • Total Fat: 3.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 6.3 mg
  • Sodium: 548.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 50.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.0 g
  • Protein: 12.0 g

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Summer Vegetable Spaghetti


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Introduction

This lively vegetarian pasta dish contains no added fat or oil, is low in cholesterol, and is good hot or cold. This lively vegetarian pasta dish contains no added fat or oil, is low in cholesterol, and is good hot or cold.

Ingredients

    • 2 cups small yellow onions, cut in eighths
    • 2 cups chopped, peeled, fresh, ripe tomatoes (about 1 lb.)
    • 2 cups thinly sliced yellow and green squash (about 1 lb.)
    • 1 1/2 cups cut fresh green beans (about 1/2 lb.)
    • 2/3 cups water
    • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • black pepper to taste
    • 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
    • 1 lb. uncooked whole wheat spaghetti
    • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Combine first 10 ingredients in large saucepan; cook for 10 minutes, then stir in tomato paste. Cover and cook gently, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until vegetables are tender.



2. Cook spaghetti in unsalted water according to package directions.



3. Spoon sauce over drained hot spaghetti and sprinkle parmesan cheese over top.



Yield: 9 servings--Serving Size: 1 cup spaghetti and 3/4 cup sauce with vegetables




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  • XAOLIN

    Incredible!
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    Love this recipe, have made this, and other similar many times. Tastes good with spaghetti squash also. - 9/3/08

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  • JOYHARUKA

    Incredible!
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    I cooked this and my life has never been the same! My friends, many of whom hate veggies, love this. My vegetarian friends are forever grateful. Definitely a must-try! ♥ - 10/10/09

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  • NOAHSNARNIE


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    I will try this and add white beans for protein. Love the idea of chicken, shrimp and/or crabmeat. - 3/19/09

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  • RUTHMINUS30

    Incredible!
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    This was really really good... made it tonight with just a few changes (no parsley, tomato sause instead of paste). Turned out great! Will definately make again! - 3/2/09

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  • CHUMMIEJANET

    Good
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    I added way more spice. Cajun plus some cayenne and also some red pepper flakes...then I added shrimp and olives! - 9/6/08

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  • KATZAZZ


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    Oh this was so good last night. Thank you. Yummy, tasty and filling. I'll make this one again. - 5/15/08

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  • DANIELLEJAK

    Incredible!
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    Delicious!! I went a little heavy on the chili powder and added a bit of cayenne too so it had quite a kick but I absolutely loved it! And so did my seven year old who thinks he hates squash, onions and tomatoes!! - 8/10/11

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  • MKOFFEE

    Very Good
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    I think next time, I may even add mushrooms. - 8/25/10

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  • JULIEBELLEVIEW


    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    You know you can use Spaghetti Squash in place of spaghetti noodles,It is very healthy & good!! - 7/21/10

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  • PTANDERSD

    Very Good
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    I agree that it needed a bit more seasoning. But it was very refreshing and filling, plus loaded with fresh healthy veggies. - 7/17/10

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  • CHEER42009

    Very Good
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    This was a great way to add vegetables to dinner for the family. Thanks. - 9/10/09

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  • MOLLYO55

    Very Good
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    Going to try this tonight, looks easy and tasty - 6/9/09

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  • CHIMDINDU


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    incredible,love it ,have made it yummmy - 3/19/09

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  • DAUBER88

    Very Good
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    I added spices and really enjoyed it. - 3/14/09

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  • ONMYWAYTOGOAL

    Very Good
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    Yumo! I served this with grilled chicken on top. - 3/11/09

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  • TRAVELQUEEN297

    Very Good
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    This is great, made it over the week-end my husband really liked it.
    - 3/9/09

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  • NICKIELUV1

    Very Good
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    This dish was the bomb just add shrimp and crabmeat
    half a cup of each. - 3/4/09

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  • 8MOREB4

    Incredible!
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    a great way to get in your veggies - 3/4/09

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  • LINDARUTH47


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    This was good, but next time I'll put a lot more spice in it. - 3/3/09

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  • RACYKITTY

    Incredible!
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    Really good and not much calories at all :D I put bell peppers and carrots in, too and it tasted wonderful! - 3/3/09

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  • LUDGEUBOOHOO


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    This is perfect for me and my fat...LOL
    - 10/26/12

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  • HEALTHYDESIRE

    O.K.
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    Really wasn't as flavorful as I like. - 11/12/09

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  • ZANYWORM

    Very Good
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    Loved this!! Mmmmm! - 10/31/09

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  • DORCAS9


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    Sounds great. Will try this! - 3/19/09

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  • HUMBLEDAISY

    Good
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    I think my kids would like this (especially if I chop the veggies small) - I'd serve it with wwheat bread and a salad. - 3/3/09

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  • MORTICIAADDAMS


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    My family would like this. - 3/2/09

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  • PATAMA

    Incredible!
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    Love this recipe I'll made it this week. - 3/2/09

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  • JOYS300

    Incredible!
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    I make sauce like this most of the time. I love my sauce chunky. Most squash will work well. If I don't have squash I use cucumbers. Some times I add mushrooms. - 3/2/09

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  • LYLAJI


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    mmmmm tasty
    i love pasta - 3/2/09

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  • DEBJNC

    Very Good
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    love this recipe! Good was to get some extra veggies. - 3/2/09

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  • KLOUISE2

    Very Good
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    Made it for a dinner party. Everyone loved it. Thanks - 3/2/09

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  • REBECKY44

    Very Good
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    Interesting! I think I will try this. - 3/2/09

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  • WILD4STARS

    Incredible!
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    I use little grape tomatoes cut in half. Very good. - 3/2/09

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  • PASSION5000

    Incredible!
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    Sounds yummy. Can't wait to try it. - 3/2/09

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  • CGDINASIA


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    Sounds good. Can't wait to try it. - 3/2/09

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  • TINOUMARTINE


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    I will be very happy to try it, I love new recipe. thank you - 3/2/09

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  • JACOBYSNANNAMOM


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    Sounds so good, can't wait to eat this and see what the family thinks. - 3/2/09

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  • TBATTEY

    Very Good
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    very good - 3/2/09

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  • MSTECH


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    Can't wait to try this! I'm going to change the pasta to linguini - 3/2/09

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  • BRITEYZ721


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    Sounds good and healthy too. I can see where you can dress it up or down according to individual tastes - 9/20/08

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  • LNRSMALLS

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    This was absolutely delicious - 9/7/08

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  • KHEAL1


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    very good ,filling and tasty recipe - 9/3/08

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  • VRCATON


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    I will try this with spaghetti squash .. - 9/3/08

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  • MERCIEJ3


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    This recipe sounds yummy. Shall buy the ingredients for the weekend to try it out. - 9/3/08

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  • ASP715


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    I made something similiar to this but I used linguine noodles and added shrimp, scallops, and brocolli. It was so yummy!! But I'll definitely try this dish as I love to experiment and try different things. - 9/3/08

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  • MAECMATHIS


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    I will try this - 9/3/08

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  • BARBARA!


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    This recipe calls for all of the wonderful vegetables I have in my garden right now. I can wait to try it for dinner tonight. - 9/3/08

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  • MAMSWAIN


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    I can't wait to try this. - 3/18/08

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  • DIVERPOH


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    I am going to try it. Sounds delicious - 11/26/07

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  • BELLAMAR3


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    Sauce is great but I hate whole wheat spaghetti. I use brown rice spaghetti instead. Usualy get mine at Trader Joes - 11/24/07

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  • DOLLYE1

    Very Good
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    very good, light - 11/24/07

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  • FGILLEN


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    Did not make it yet but will - 11/20/07

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  • BERNIE22


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    Terrific! - 11/19/07

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  • DARLINMILLS

    Incredible!
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    Yummy!! I will make this agin. Thanks for sharing! :o) - 11/19/07

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  • LLEEINIA


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    We loved this dish. - 11/19/07

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  • LISSA08


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    I would like to try this recipe when I have free time.It sound tasty. - 11/19/07

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  • PHIZZYPOP

    Incredible!
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    Amazing... loved it, it fills me up and is wonderfully tasty... thanks :) - 10/6/07

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