SUMMER SQUASH PASTA Recipe

Name: SUMMER SQUASH PASTA
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 1/2 sweet onion, thinly sliced; 2 pints cherry tomatoes; 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 3/4 cup reserved pasta water; 3 tbsp fresh basil, chopped; 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese; 4 medium yellow summer squash, washed and cut into 1/2 inch slices; 1 Salt & pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 lb spaghetti
3 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 sweet onion, thinly sliced
2 pints cherry tomatoes
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 3/4 cup reserved pasta water
3 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
4 medium yellow summer squash, washed and cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 Salt & pepper to taste

1
Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
2
Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 6 to 8 minutes.
3
Drain the pasta, reserving 13 cup of the pasta water.
4
While the pasta cooks: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5
Add the diced squash & onion and saute until tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
6
Add the cherry tomatoes and garlic, reduce the heat to medium-low, and toss to combine.
7
Cover the skillet and cook until the tomatoes are very tender and bursting, 7 to 9 minutes.
8
Season the tomato mixture with salt and lots of freshly ground black pepper.
9
Add the pasta water and bring to a simmer.
10
The mixture should form a sauce.
11
If needed, add more pasta water.
12
Add the pasta and toss well to coat it in the sauce.
13
To serve, pile portions of pasta onto plates and top each with 2 teaspoons basil and 2 tablespoons ricotta.
14
Serve immediately.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb spaghetti, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 1/2 sweet onion, thinly sliced, 2 pints cherry tomatoes, and more.

Yes, SUMMER SQUASH PASTA 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.

SUMMER SQUASH PASTA

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