Penne With Summer Squash Recipe

Name: Penne With Summer Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound penne pasta; wheat preferably whole-; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 garlic cloves mediums, minced; 2 shallots finely chopped; 4 zucchini smalls, 1 lb.; 8 ounces pattypan squash small, quartered, 2 cups; 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel finely; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1/2 cup fresh basil finely shredded; 1 cup chopped fresh chives; 1/2 cup fresh Parmesan cheese shaved, optional

Servings: persons

1 pound penne pasta
wheat preferably whole-
1/4 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves mediums, minced
2 shallots finely chopped
4 zucchini smalls, 1 lb.
8 ounces pattypan squash small, quartered, 2 cups
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel finely
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup fresh basil finely shredded
1 cup chopped fresh chives
1/2 cup fresh Parmesan cheese shaved, optional

1
Bring large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Cook until just tender, about 10 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, in large deep skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, 2 minutes. Add zucchini and squash and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden at edges, about 6 minutes.
3
Drain penne, reserving 1 cup cooking water. Stir lemon peel, salt, pepper and reserved cooking water into squash mixture.
4
Transfer penne to large serving bowl. Add squash mixture, basil and chives and toss to combine. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if using and serve hot.

743

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound penne pasta, wheat preferably whole-, 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 garlic cloves mediums, minced, and more.

Yes, Penne With Summer Squash falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Penne With Summer Squash

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