yellow squash ziti pasta

Name: Yellow Squash Ziti Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box(es) ziti pasta (1 lb); 2 yellow squash; 1/2 cup(s) shredded parmesan; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) pepper; 1/2 teaspoon(s) chili pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon(s) mrs. dash (garlic and herb); 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil

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Sara Andrea

Eugene, OR

Updated on Aug 3, 2020

I had a ton of extra yellow squash from the garden this year and was looking for a good recipe in which to use it. However, there wasn't anything intriguing on the internet so I made up my own and the family loves it.

Rate

prep time 10 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield up to 8

Ingredients

1 box ziti pasta (1 lb)
2 yellow squash
1/2 cup shredded parmesan
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon mrs. dash (garlic and herb)
2 tablespoons olive oil

How To Make yellow squash ziti pasta

Step 1

Cook pasta as specified on box. Drain. Put in large bowl.

Step 2

Slice squash and quarter slices. Heat cast iron skillet with 1 T olive oil. Put in squash. Add ½ t salt, ½ t pepper, ½ t chili pepper flakes, ½ t Mrs. Dash. Cook on medium high for about 4 minutes. Squash should have some charred parts, take off burner before pieces get soggy.
Step 3

Add squash to pasta in large bowl. Add 1 T olive oil, ½ t salt, ½ t pepper and parmesan. Mix to combine. Serve while hot. Goes well with a glass of white wine.
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