Fifty-Two Dinners

One new recipe a week for a year. That was the original goal set as a New Year's resolution way back in 2009.

It didn't happen. Nor did it happen in the following years.

But I have continued posting and striving to try one new recipe a week. Some months it happens. Some months it doesn't.

And along the way I've picked up readers from across the country who occasionally pop in to see what's cooking.

Clearly there are better food blogs than mine.

But if you're looking for quick, easy, and healthy with a dash of humor... I'm glad to share what I can.


Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Spaghetti with Zucchini and Yellow Squash

It's that time of year- fresh veggies from the farmer's market!!! I'm hoping my garden will produce some edible veggies this year too- but that's looking rather doubtful as a deer came through last night and ate the tops off all my pea and bean plants.

Anyways, here's a fun recipe that uses squash and zucchini.INGREDIENTS

1 BOX

Barilla Whole Grain Spaghetti

4 TABLESPOONS

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 CLOVE

Garlic, Chopped

2

Zucchini, Sliced With Peeler

2

Yellow Squash, Sliced With Peeler

14 OUNCES

San Marzano Tomatoes, Canned

1/2 CUP

Water

TO TASTE

Salt

TO TASTE

Black Pepper, Freshly Ground

4 LEAVES

Fresh Basil, Cut Into Strips

1/2 CUP

Parmesan Cheese, Grated


DIRECTIONS

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until slightly yellow in color.

Cook Spaghetti 1 minute less than recommended cook time on package. Meanwhile, add zucchini and yellow squash to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes.

Add tomatoes and ½ cup water. Season with salt and pepper.
Drain Spaghetti and add to the skillet. Toss with the sauce. Let pasta continue to cook in the skillet for 1 minute. Turn off heat and toss in basil.

Top with Parmesan cheese before serving.

VERDICT
Oh, yum! The only changes I made were to make regular pasta (becuase whole grain pasta is just gross) and I used extra garlic (you can never have too much!)

Very tasty dish- great as a side or on its own.

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