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Preheat a charcoal grill, grill pan, or large skillet (if using a large skillet for the steak, you might have to cut the steak in half to make it fit in the pan).
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For the zucchini and yellow squash pappardelle, in a large skillet bring 1 inch of salted water to a boil.
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Cover the skillet with a lid or a piece of foil so it comes to a boil quickly.
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In a large shallow dish, combine half of the garlic, 3 tablespoons of the EVOO, and the thyme.
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Add the flank steak and coat completely in the mixture, allowing it to marinate for 5 to 10 minutes, depending on how much of a rush you are in.
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Season the flank steak with salt and pepper, place on the hot grill, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side.
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Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
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While the steak is cooking, prepare the squash pappardelle.
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Trim the ends off the zucchini and yellow squash, then slice lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices.
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Assemble the long slices into a few stacks and then cut in half lengthwise to create the pappardelle, that is, large, wide ribbon shapes.
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Add the squash to the boiling water, cook for 1 minute, drain in a colander, and run cold water over them to stop the cooking.
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Transfer the squash ribbons to a clean kitchen towel and pat dry.
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Set aside.
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Return the skillet to the stove and heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of EVOO over medium-high heat.
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Add the remaining garlic and the red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute, or until the garlic starts to turn slightly brown.
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Be careful not to burn the garlic, but if you do, it will only take a minute or two to start over.
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Add the cooled dry squash pappardelle to the garlic and red pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper.
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Toss to combine and then add the lemon juice and chicken stock and continue to cook for 2 minutes, frequently and gently tossing but trying not to break up the squash pappardelle.
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Turn off the heat and add the butter, parsley, grated cheese, and lemon zest.
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Gently toss to melt the butter.
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Thinly slice the flank steak on an angle and against the grain.
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Serve with the hot squash pappardelle.
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Pappardelle is a wide ribbon-shaped pasta, but in this recipe it is the shape of the zucchini and yellow squash.