Italian Summer Squash Recipes

PASTA WITH SUMMER SQUASH RECIPE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook uncovered over high heat.
• While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the squash, red pepper and salt. Cook stirring occasionally until squash is starting to soften about 8 minutes.
• When pasta is cooked to just under al dente reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
• Add the pasta, Parmagiano-Reggiano cheese, half of the chopped basil and the reserved cooking water to the pan with the squash, and stir together over the heat until well combined.
• Transfer the pasta to serving plates. Sprinkle with remaining basil and serve.

SUMMER SQUASH SAUTE

Steps:

• Cut the zucchini and squash crosswise into 1/2 inch slices.
• Halve the cherry tomatoes.
• In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add all the squash rounds.
• Cook, stirring frequently until fork tender, about 10 minutes.
• Add the garlic, tomatoes, and fresh herbs.
• Stir to mix and continue to cook until the tomatoes soften.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve warm or at room temperature.

ITALIAN SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Sautee garlic and onions in butter, until tender.
• Wash and scrub squash. Slice into 1 inch coins. Place in pan with onions and garlic.
• Cover and cook over medium heat 5 minutes.
• Stir, and add spices. Cover and cook 3 to 5 minutes more. Do not overcook.
• Squash should be a little firm. Remove to bowl, sprinkle with cheese.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE-STUFFED SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place cut side down in a microwave-safe 11x7-in. baking dish. Cover and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, crumble sausage into a large skillet; add the onion, green pepper and garlic. Cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper., Turn squash cut side up. Stuff with sausage mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

SKILLET SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Cook and stir bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Add onions and cook in the bacon drippings until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add squash, salt, and black pepper; stir to coat.
• Cover skillet and cook squash mixture over low heat until tender, about 25 minutes.

ITALIAN CHICKEN AND SQUASH

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook chicken in butter over medium heat until no longer pink. Add yellow squash and zucchini; cook for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions., Stir broth and lemon juice into chicken mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture and tomatoes. Sprinkle with cheeses.

ITALIAN ZUCCHINI AND SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, toss all of the ingredients together until well coated.
• Pour onto a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer and bake until a light crunchy coat forms on vegetables (about 25 minutes).