Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      pounds        spaghetti squash -- (about)
     1/4  cup           parsley -- chopped
     1/4  cup           olive oil
   2      tablespoons   margarine
   2      teaspoons     garlic -- minced
     1/2  pound         fresh mushrooms -- sliced
   3      tablespoons   butter or margarine
     1/4  cup           parmesan cheese -- grated
                        salt -- to taste
                        freshly ground pepper

Preparation:

With a knife, pierce the skin of squash in several places to allow steam to escape while cooking. Place whole squash in microwave oven and cook on high for 15 minutes, turning once or twice. Remove from oven or steamer and let stand 10 minutes. ( a steamer will do nicely on top of the stove, too). Or, cut in half lengthwise, remove seeds and place cut side down in pot with 2" of water. Cover and boil 20 minutes. In a small bowl, place parsley, olive oil, margarine and garlic. Cook on high for 1 minute ( or heat in pan on medium heat on your stove.) Set aside. Saute mushrooms in 3 tablespoons butter or margarine. Cut squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membrane. With fork, gently pull spaghetti-like flesh away from side of outer skin. Combine squash with mushrooms. Pour butter mixture over vegetables and sprinkle with cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir and serve.