squash, yellow crook neck baked with asparagus

Name: Squash, Yellow Crook Neck Baked with Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Ingredients: 3-4 pound(s) yellow crooked neck squash (1 medium per serving); 1 stick(s) margarine cut into 1/4 inch pats; 15oz can(s) extra long asparagus spears; sprinkle - salt and pepper to taste

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Caroline Reznicek

Goochland, VA

Updated on Jun 28, 2012

My family loves the taste of these two veggies together. I like to serve this along with a side of fresh tomato slices and a tuna salad on iceberg lettuce. Makes a really nice easy summer dinner.

Rate

prep time 10 Min

cook time 40 Min

method ---

yield very adjustable

Ingredients

3-4 pounds yellow crooked neck squash (1 medium per serving)
1 stick margarine cut into 1/4 inch pats
15oz cans extra long asparagus spears
sprinkle - salt and pepper to taste

How To Make squash, yellow crook neck baked with asparagus

Step 1

Wash and cut squash lengthwise in half

Step 2

Scoop out seeds making a "bowl". Discard seeds
Step 3

Place each half, cut side up on a foil lined baking sheet
Step 4

Place 1 or 2 pats of butter in each squash half and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5

Bake at 350 degrees for about 35-40 minutes or until fork tender.
Step 6

While squash is baking, gently drain can of asparagus spears
Step 7

When squash is done, remove from oven and place2 or 3 spears of asparagus (depending on thickness of each spear)lengthwise on top of each squash half
Step 8

Return to oven for 5 to 7 minutes or until asparagus is heated through then serve hot.
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