Easy Yellow Squash Pasta Recipe
This Easy Yellow Squash Pasta Recipe Is Perfect For Warm Nights on the Porch
Veggie noodles can be just as delicious and satisfying as regular pasta, especially during the warmer months when there's a surplus of squash and zucchini. But if you're still a fan of standard spaghetti and can't imagine life without it, this recipe lets you have the best of both worlds. Squash noodles intertwine with regular spaghetti in a dance of summer's finest produce, including tomatoes, basil, thyme, and lemon. I zested the lemon too (as it's my go-to trick with citrus) and salted the dish every step of the way to really let those flavors shine. Keep reading for the full recipe!
Summer Squash and Cherry Tomato Pasta
The Love & Lemons Cookbook by Jeanine Donofrio
Notes
Editor's note: I spiralized the squash using a handheld OXO spiralizer, and the results are fantastic!
Ingredients
- 4 medium yellow squash
8 ounces (225 g) capellini or brown rice spaghetti
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
1 pint cherry tomatoes (about 2 cups/500 mL), sliced in half
1 garlic clove, minced
6 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
Juice of 1/2 small lemon
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Toppings (choose 1 or more)
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh mozzarella slices
Torn fresh basil leaves
Red pepper flakes
Any pesto
Directions
- Use a julienne peeler to slice the squash into long thin strips.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare the pasta according to the instructions on the package, cooking until al dente. Drain the pasta.
- Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over low heat. Add the tomatoes, garlic, fresh thyme, and pinches of salt and pepper. Cook until soft, about 3 minutes, turning as needed.
- Toss the pasta with the squash, tomatoes, a drizzle of olive oil, the lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Serve with your choice of toppings.
Information
- Category
- Pasta, Main Dishes
- Cuisine
- Italian
- Yield
- 4 servings
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Anna Monette Roberts
