Description
A light and fresh pasta dish featuring sautéed summer squash and garlic, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or your choice)
- 2 medium summer squash, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
- Add the sliced summer squash to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the squash is tender and slightly golden.
- Toss the cooked pasta in with the sautéed squash mixture until well combined.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and garnish with fresh basil. Serve warm.
Notes
This dish can be served as a main or side. It pairs well with grilled chicken or fish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 5mg