Summer Squash and Basil Pasta

By Jody

Ingredients

• 1/4 c evoo
• 8 garlic cloves, sliced
• 2 pounds summer squash, quartered lengthwise and sliced
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne or crushed red pepper
• 12 ounces ziti pasta
• 1/2 c parmesan, grated
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 c basil leaves

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. cook garlic until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.Add squash and increase heat to medium high; season with salt. Cook until squash begins to break down. Turn down heat once it begins sticking, and continue to cook until soft, 12-15 minutes. Toss in paprika and cayenne pepper.

Step 2

Cook pasta in large pot salted boiling water until al dente.

Step 3

Transfer pasta to skillet with squash using slotted spoon and add 1/2 c pasta cooking liquid. Add parmesan with more cooking liquid if needed until sauce coats pasta. toss in lemon juice and basil leaves.