How are you all? Tanned? Hungry? Bootylicious?
I've been busy moving into my new apartment, prepping for a PhD adventure, and wondering if a painting of flamboyant unicorns leaping over the Milky Way will provide the "color pop" I need for my living room.
And since I've returned to poor-dom after living with my parents, I can now focus on cheap, college-friendly cooking again. I can also dance to the YMCA naked, watch PBS, and put the Chicken Dance on repeat since I can afford to live on my own. (Thanks, Teaching Assistantship!)
Yellow always reminds me of the new school year-- probably because of buses and Crayola crayon boxes. Ring in the school season with this simple sunny-colored dish. Carbs are a great way to begin the semester.
3/4 cup dried penne pasta
1 small yellow squash (or zucchini), shredded
3 t. butter, divided
2 t. parmesan cheese
Cracked black pepper
Salt
1.) Boil pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water, drain, and set aside.
2.) Meanwhile, heat 1 t. butter over medium heat in a pan. Add squash and saute until tender, 3-4 minutes. Then add the cooked pasta, 2 t. butter, and 2 t. parmesan to the pan. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until cheese and butter melt. Add pasta water (1 T. at a time) if the pasta seems too dry.
3.) Scoop into a serving bowl and top with more pepper and parmesan, if desired.
I'm always looking for more squash recipes, especially in the summer. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteas always you crack me up. and this pasta looks awesome. once i get used to my new kitchen and get out of my cooking funk ill be making this fun lunch one day!
ReplyDeleteI love any squash but never tried it in pasta, sounds awesome. Ummmm dancing to YMCA sounds interesting also :)
ReplyDeleteSounds delicious and so simple! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like the perfect way to ring in the school year!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back!!! This is a great dish to start back with too!! It's lovely!
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