JUDI’S RECIPES – WEEK #5

July 5, 2016

Hi Everyone!

We are now entering the dog days of summer. This week’s forecast is hot, hot, hot! So, I think something nice and light is in order. This recipe is both easy and delicious.

PASTA WITH SUMMER SQUASH SAUCE

2 to 3 medium zucchini or summer squash
2 TBS butter
2 TBS olive oil, plus more as needed
1 large yellow onion, chopped
4 large cloves garlic, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 dash nutmeg, or to taste
1 pound pasta or gnocchi
Parmesan cheese, to serve (optional)

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. While it comes up to temperature, grate the zucchini using the large holes on a box grater.
2. In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, melt butter into the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the grated squash and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Sauté until soft, and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes. Add a dash of ground nutmeg to taste.
4. As the squash mixture cooks, cook the pasta or gnocchi al dente, then use a slotted spoon to scoop it from the water directly into the sauté pan with the squash.
5. Cook for another minute or so in the pan, then serve.
6. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese or with a splash of good olive oil.

HELPFUL HINT: the pasta can be cooked ahead. If you have one of those spiral cutters, you can make the squash into “noodles”, which will look pretty fancy and will actually cook more quickly.

Try to stay cool, which won’t be easy this week. Enjoy the veggies and

Have a delicious week!

Best,

Judi