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I'll share my recipes, if you'll share yours - July 12, 2010

luckygardnr
13 years ago

Dinner for $10 or less!

Pasta with Minted Pattypan Squash

1 lb farfelle (bowtie pasta)

3 Tbs extra virgin olive oil

1 3/4 lb pattypan squash, quartered

1 Tbs fresh lemon juice + 1 tsp zest

1/2 onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

3/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

salt and pepper

1. In a pot of boiling, salted water, cook the pasta until al dente; drain, reserving 1/3 cup of the cooking water.

2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 Tbs olive oil over high heat. Working in 2 batches, add the squash and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the lemon juice.

3. Lower the heat to med-high; add the remaining 1Tbs olive oil to the skillet. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic, lemon zest and reserved pasta cooking water.

4. Add the pasta to the squash mixture. Toss in the mint and cheese; season with salt and pepper.

Enjoy!

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