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Combine 2 tablespoons oil and garlic in a medium non-stick skillet. Heat over medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is a pale golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add tomato strips and their juice, increase heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme, season to taste with salt and pepper, then transfer to a bowl and set aside.
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2
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in now-empty skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onions, season to taste with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves and toss. Transfer to a bowl or plate and set aside.
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3
Wipe out skillet with paper towels. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in now-empty skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add zucchini and cook, tossing and stirring constantly, just until bright green and tender, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves, season to taste with salt and pepper, and transfer to a bowl or plate and set aside.
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4
Repeat step 3 with summer squash followed by eggplant.
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5
Cook pasta in well-salted water according to package instructions. When pasta is cooked and drained, return pasta to pot. Add tomato/garlic mixture, onions, zucchini, squash, and eggplant. Add lemon juice and lemon zest to taste and add chopped basil or parsley. Toss to combine and serve immediately.
