Summer Squash And Basil Pasta

Name: Summer Squash And Basil Pasta
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
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

March 19, 2024

|By devinmorgan

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

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.

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

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.

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