Creamy strands of spaghetti generously coated with bright yellow squash and green basil sit as a base, topped with crushed walnuts and a sprinkling of parmesan. The whole dish is adorned with a drizzle of walnut oil, adding a glossy finish, while a fabric napkin and a rustic wooden fork lay on the side.

Garlicky Summer Squash Pasta

Name: Garlicky Summer Squash Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: cloves of Garlic, 4 minced; Spaghetti, 250g; medium Summer Squashes, 2 julienned; fresh Basil leaves, 1 bunch torn; Walnuts, 1/2 cup crushed; Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup grated; Walnut Oil, 2 tablespoons; Olive Oil,; Salt,; Black Pepper,

Category Quick and Easy

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Italian

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: July 22, 2024

Summer calls for light, quick dishes that don't need to make you sweat in the kitchen, and really let the quality ingredients sing. This 'Garlicky Summer Squash Pasta' effortlessly enhances a classic binary of pasta and garlic, adding the freshness of summer squash and the heartiness of walnuts. It's the ideal balance between a hearty meal and a fresh summer classic, that can be plated up in no time.

Ingredients (for 2)

Cloves of garlic - 4 - minced
Spaghetti - 250g
Medium summer squashes - 2 - julienned
Fresh basil leaves - 1 bunch - torn
Walnuts - 1/2 cup - crushed
Parmesan cheese - 1/4 cup - grated
Walnut oil - 2 tablespoons
Olive oil -
Salt -
Black pepper -

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍲💧🍝

Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti al dente as per the packet instructions.
Step 2 - 🍳🥣🧄

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for a minute until it releases its aroma.
Step 3 - 🥘🧂🍆

Add the julienned summer squash to the pan along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir and cook until tender.
Step 4 - 🍝⏩🍆🥘

Drain the cooked spaghetti but save some pasta water. Add the spaghetti to the sauté pan with the squash.
Step 5 - 🌿🥜🧀

Stir in the torn fresh basil, crushed walnuts, and grated parmesan until well combined. Add some of the reserved pasta water if the dish seems too dry.
Step 6 - 💧🥄🍽️

Finish the dish with a drizzle of walnut oil and serve immediately.

Additional

This dish incorporates the summer staple - squash, and adds a new dimension to the Italian classic. Kids can help with tearing the basil and crushing the walnuts. For those who eat seafood, adding grilled prawns or charred squid can make this dish pescetarian-friendly.