Best 8 Pasta With Summer Squash And Zucchini Recipes

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As summer approaches, gardens and markets overflow with an abundance of fresh summer squash and zucchini, inviting home cooks to create delectable dishes that celebrate the season's bounty. Pasta, a versatile canvas for culinary creativity, pairs wonderfully with these summer vegetables, offering a symphony of flavors and textures that delight the senses. From simple sautéed preparations to elaborate baked casseroles, the possibilities are endless. In this article, we will explore a variety of recipes for pasta with summer squash and zucchini, guiding you through the steps to create a delicious and memorable meal that captures the essence of summer's harvest.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SUMMER ZUCCHINI PASTA



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I'm always experimenting when my garden is cranking out zucchini and summer squash. This simple and healthy summer zucchini pasta is one of my latest wins. It's meatless, but you can add shredded chicken or grilled salmon for a heartier dish. -Beth Berlin, Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (16 ounces) pappardelle or tagliatelle pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
2 small zucchini, cut into thin ribbons
2 small yellow summer squash, cut into thin ribbons
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with roasted garlic, undrained
1/3 cup loosely packed basil leaves, torn
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and yellow squash; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add tomatoes, basil, rosemary, salt and pepper flakes; heat through. Drain pasta; serve with zucchini mixture. If desired, top with additional basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

PASTA WITH SUMMER SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI



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Another simple but tasty recipe from Leanne Ely's Menu Mailers (savingdinner.com). I love a quick, healthy meal especially when it gets me compliments from my hubby. I used wholemeal spirals instead of the linguine the original called for, and simplified the instructions to avoid dirtying an extra pan unnecessarily.

Provided by Gingernut

Categories     European

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce, your favourite
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
2 small yellow squash, thinly sliced
2 medium onions, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, pressed
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 teaspoon basil
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
12 ounces whole wheat pasta, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute zucchini, yellow squash, onion and garlic in olive oil until vegetables are almost tender. Add basil and spaghetti sauce and stir until warmed through.
  • Spoon sauce over hot linguini. Toss to coat well. Top with cheeses.

SPAGHETTI WITH ZUCCHINI AND SQUASH



Spaghetti with Zucchini and Squash image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
1 pound spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for serving
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, smashed and sliced
2 shallots, sliced
2 zucchini (about 1 pound), cut into long, thin strands
1 yellow squash (about 8 ounces), cut into long, thin strands
1 teaspoon lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 cups baby arugula
1 cup grated ricotta salata

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; season well with salt. Add the pasta and stir to prevent sticking.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil, pepper flakes, garlic, shallots and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Add the zucchini and yellow squash and season with 1 teaspoon salt. Toss well to coat in the flavors and cook another 3 minutes.
  • Using a pair of tongs, check the pasta. If it is just under al dente, it is ready to transfer. Using the tongs or a pasta fork, transfer the pasta from the water directly to the skillet with the squash and toss well to coat. Add the lemon zest and juice and 1/2 cup of the pasta water and toss well. Sprinkle with the arugula and toss to wilt slightly. Finish with the ricotta salata and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.

SPAGHETTI WITH SUMMER SQUASH AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt
1 zucchini, sliced into thin rounds
1 summer squash, sliced into thin rounds
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound spaghetti

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat for the spaghetti.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Combine the squashes, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and oregano in a large bowl. Add the olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and give it all a good toss. Dump that out onto a baking sheet and roast for 10 to 12 minutes, until the squash is tender and caramelized. Scrape the vegetables into a large pasta bowl and cover with a plate to keep everything warm.
  • The pasta water should be boiling by now. Add the spaghetti and stir to separate the strands. Cook for 8 to 9 minutes, until al dente.
  • To finish, scoop out about 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water, drain the pasta, and toss gently with the roasted vegetables and Grilled Shrimp. Add the pasta water if needed.

SUMMER SQUASH AND BASIL PASTA



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Sautéed squash eventually gets jammy and saucy if cooked long enough, ideal as a way to coat big pieces of pasta.

Provided by Chris Morocco

Categories     Bon Appétit     Summer     Pasta     Yellow Squash     Squash     Zucchini     Garlic     Dinner     Quick & Easy     Quick and Healthy     Vegetarian     Parmesan     Basil

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup olive oil
8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 pounds assorted summer squashes and zucchini, quartered lengthwise, sliced
Kosher salt
1 teaspoon Aleppo-style pepper, plus more for serving
12 ounces paccheri, ziti, or other large tube pasta
2 ounces Parmesan, grated (about 1/2 cup), plus more for serving
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup basil leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Cook garlic, stirring occasionally, until very lightly browned around the edges, about 4 minutes. Add squash; season with salt. Cook, tossing occasionally, until squash begins to break down and gets jammy (they may start to stick to the skillet a bit, which means you are there!), 12-15 minutes. Toss in 1 tsp. Aleppo-style pepper.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until very al dente.
  • Transfer pasta to skillet using a slotted spoon or spider and add 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid. Cook pasta, adding 2 oz. Parmesan in stages along with more pasta cooking liquid as needed, until sauce coats pasta and pasta is al dente. Toss in lemon juice and most of the basil.
  • Divide pasta among bowls and top with more Parmesan and Aleppo-style pepper and remaining basil.

THAT ZUCCHINI SPAGHETTI STANLEY TUCCI LOVES (SPAGHETTI ALLA NERANO)



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After listening to Stanley Tucci lose his mind about this pasta and calling it life-changing and one of the best things he's ever eaten, I decided I'd give it a try. The results were amazing and the key to getting the toasted sweet taste of the zucchini was deep-frying it!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Vegetarian Zucchini Main Dishes

Time 8h55m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 quart sunflower oil, or as needed
6 medium green zucchini
4 ounces spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch salt
2 basil leaves, torn into small pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese
3 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Place sunflower oil in a deep fryer and heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Slice zucchini into 1/8-inch rounds.
  • Add some zucchini to the hot oil and deep-fry until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a single layer on paper towels to drain and repeat to cook remaining zucchini. Let zucchini cool to room temperature.
  • Transfer cooled zucchini to a bowl. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until it's 2 minutes away from being tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 10 minutes.
  • As you are cooking the spaghetti, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until it starts to release juices, soften, and break down, 3 to 5 minutes. Add a couple splashes of the pasta water to the zucchini, but don't overdo it. Break zucchini into small pieces with the edge of a spoon or spatula. Reduce heat to low and toss in basil and butter; stir until butter melts.
  • Grab spaghetti with tongs and transfer it right into the sauce; stir until coated. Mix in Pecorino Romano and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheeses. Add a final splash of pasta water and adjust salt if needed.
  • Serve with more grated cheese and fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1016.2 calories, Carbohydrate 62.5 g, Cholesterol 56.5 mg, Fat 78.1 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 19.6 g, Sodium 479.3 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

LEMONY PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI AND FRESH HERBS



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This simple pasta comes together quickly and makes use of what can sometimes be an overwhelming bumper crop of zucchini and other summer squash come August. Browning the squash in two batches is the only semi-fussy request, and it pays off by giving the squash an almost crunchy texture. Lemon and an abundance of fresh herbs provide brightness to this soon-to-be summer staple. Serve it with a tomato and onion salad dressed with plenty of grassy olive oil.

Provided by Colu Henry

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, weeknight, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound fusilli or other short curvy pasta
1 1/2 pounds zucchini or other summer squash, or a combination, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2- inch thick pieces
Kosher salt and black pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1/2 cup grated Pecorino or grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
1 1/2 cups roughly chopped herbs, such as mint, basil, chervil, Italian parsley, plus more for garnish
Flaky salt, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of well-salted water (2 heaping tablespoons kosher salt to about 7 quarts water) to a boil. Add pasta and cook until it is just under al dente, 1 minute less than package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the zucchini or other squash: Season chunks with salt and pepper. Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the squash in one layer (you may need to do this in two batches) and cook undisturbed until it begins to turn golden brown, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from the pan and set aside. Taste and season again, if necessary.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Add the garlic and red-pepper flakes and cook until the garlic becomes translucent, about 30 seconds. Add the squash back to the pan along with the lemon juice and half the lemon zest. Toss to combine.
  • Add the pasta to the skillet, and toss to combine. Add 1/2 cup of the pasta water and the grated cheese, and toss until the cheese emulsifies and is silky. If needed, add an additional 1/4 cup pasta water or more to loosen. Add the fresh herbs and toss again. Top with additional herbs and the remaining lemon zest. Serve in bowls, and pass grated cheese at the table. Season with flaky salt, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 421, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 509 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

SUMMER SQUASH AND SAUSAGE PASTA DISH



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This is a dish inspired after watching an episode of Martha Stewart. I changed things a little and added other ingredients to make it my own.

Provided by afghanmom

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

coarse salt
1 lb spaghetti or 1 lb linguine
1/2 lb Italian sausage, link, sliced very thin
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 medium summer squash, sliced thin
2 medium zucchini, sliced thin
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1 ounce sliced olive
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
parmesan cheese or crushed crouton

Steps:

  • Cook pasta 'al dente' according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes. remove sausage from pan. Leave a little fat in pan (for taste).
  • Add 1/4 cup olive oil and bring heat down to medium-low. Add squash and onion and cook, stirring frequently until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add olives, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; season with salt to taste.
  • Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Add pasta to skillet and toss to combine. If pasta seems dry, add cooking water 1 tbsp at a time, tossing between each addition. Add cooked sausage and combine.
  • Transfer pasta to a large serving platter, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with parmesan cheese or crushed croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 784.5, Fat 31.9, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 32.4, Sodium 768.7, Carbohydrate 96.2, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 7, Protein 28.4

Tips:

  • Use fresh, seasonal vegetables. Summer squash and zucchini are at their best during the summer months, so that's when you'll find them at their peak flavor.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. They should be cooked just until they are tender-crisp.
  • Add some herbs and spices to taste. This will help to brighten up the flavors of the dish.
  • Serve immediately. Pasta with summer squash and zucchini is best served hot off the stove.

Conclusion:

Pasta with summer squash and zucchini is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It's light and refreshing, yet still filling and satisfying. Plus, it's a great way to use up all of those fresh vegetables from your garden. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try.

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