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Summer Squash Pasta

Delicious Summer Squash Pasta for a Light Weeknight Dinner

This Summer Squash Pasta is a light and flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Base
  • 8 oz De Cecco pasta Choose for perfect texture
  • 2 tbsp Kosher salt For boiling water
For the Sautéed Vegetables
  • 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil Adds rich flavor
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1 medium Summer squash Slice into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1 medium Zucchini Provides moisture, can interchange with more squash
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper Use freshly ground
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Unsalted butter Adds depth and richness
  • 2 oz Creamy goat cheese Feta can be a substitute
  • 1.5 tbsp Fresh lemon juice Always use freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest Organic lemons yield the best zest
For the Toppings
  • 3 tbsp Toasted pine nuts Brings crunch and nuttiness
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil Chiffonade before adding
  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes Add for a hint of spice
  • 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan cheese Nutritional yeast can be a vegan alternative

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Directions
  1. Boil water in a large pot with salt until boiling.
  2. Prepare ingredients by mincing garlic and slicing vegetables.
  3. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  4. Sauté garlic in olive oil in a large skillet until fragrant.
  5. Add summer squash and zucchini to skillet; cook until tender.
  6. Season vegetables with salt and pepper, then reduce the heat.
  7. Combine drained pasta with sautéed vegetables in the skillet.
  8. Make sauce by stirring in lemon juice, butter, and goat cheese.
  9. Serve garnished with pine nuts, red pepper flakes, basil, and Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Enjoy fresh but refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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