Summer Squash And Basil Pasta

Indulge in the flavors of summer with this delicious and easy to make Summer Squash and Basil Pasta recipe. It's a tasty main dish that celebrates the season's fresh produce.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time30 minsCook Time1 hrTotal Time1 hr 30 mins

 ¼ cup olive oil
 8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
 2 pounds summer squash, quartered lengthwise, slice
 Kosher salt
 ½ tsp paprika
 ½ tsp cayenne pepper
 12 oz paccheri, ziti, or other large tube pasta
 2 oz Parmesan, grated (about ½ cup), plus more for serving
 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
 ½ cup basil leaves

1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Cook garlic, stirring
occasionally, until very lightly browned around the edges, about 4
minutes. Add squash; season with salt. Cook, tossing occasionally,
until squash begins to break down- 12-15 minutes. Toss in paprika
and cayenne.

2

Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water,
stirring occasionally, until very al dente.

3

Transfer pasta to skillet using a slotted spoon or spider and add ½
cup pasta cooking liquid. Cook pasta, adding 2 oz. Parmesan in
stages along with more pasta cooking liquid as needed, until sauce
coats pasta and pasta is al dente. Toss in lemon juice and basil.

Ingredients

 ¼ cup olive oil
 8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
 2 pounds summer squash, quartered lengthwise, slice
 Kosher salt
 ½ tsp paprika
 ½ tsp cayenne pepper
 12 oz paccheri, ziti, or other large tube pasta
 2 oz Parmesan, grated (about ½ cup), plus more for serving
 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
 ½ cup basil leaves
Summer Squash And Basil Pasta