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Summer Squash Pasta

Delicious Summer Squash Pasta Ready in 20 Minutes!

A quick and flavorful Summer Squash Pasta recipe featuring zucchini, creamy goat cheese, and toasted pine nuts.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz De Cecco Pasta Use your favorite pasta shape.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is best.
  • 1 medium Summer Squash Can substitute with pattypan squash.
  • 1 medium Zucchini
  • Kosher Salt Adjust to your taste.
  • Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice & Zest Can replace with lime juice.
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 4 oz Goat Cheese Can substitute with feta.
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
For Serving
  • Red Pepper Flakes Optional.
  • Toasted Pine Nuts Can substitute with walnuts.
  • Fresh Basil Can substitute with parsley.
  • Grated Parmesan Cheese Optional but recommended.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions, approximately 10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Slice summer squash and zucchini into ¼-inch rounds. Mince garlic and zest lemon.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add sliced summer squash and zucchini to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
  5. Season vegetables with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss with vegetables.
  7. Stir in lemon juice, butter, and goat cheese until melted and creamy.
  8. Adjust the sauce with reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
  9. Serve garnished with red pepper flakes, pine nuts, and basil. Optionally add grated Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. For longer storage, freeze and reheat gently with a splash of olive oil or reserved pasta water.

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