GEMELLI WITH SUMMER SQUASH AND HERBY BREADCRUMBS

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Gemelli with Summer Squash and Herby Breadcrumbs image

Provided by Julia Turshen

Categories     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Squash     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup olive oil, divided, plus more to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
2/3 cup coarse breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons fresh thyme
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste
2 summer squash (about 1 pound)
1 pound gemelli
3/4 cup coarsely grated ricotta salata (about 3 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat 2 Tbsp. oil over medium in a large sauté pan. Add garlic, breadcrumbs, and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until breadcrumbs are crunchy and brown, 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in parsley and 1/4 tsp. salt.
  • Coarsely grate squash into a large bowl. Toss with 2 Tbsp. oil and 1/2 tsp. salt.
  • Cook gemelli in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid, and add to squash. Stir vigorously and add pasta cooking liquid and oil as needed to fully coat. Season with salt.
  • Transfer pasta to a serving bowl or platter and top with ricotta salata and reserved breadcrumbs. Serve immediately.

Robbin Cassino
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover summer squash.


Waseem Akram
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I love the pop of color that the summer squash adds to this dish.


Jamshed Iqbal
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This dish is perfect for a summer meal. It's light and refreshing.


Linda Smith
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I'm a vegetarian and I thought this dish was a great way to get my daily dose of vegetables.


Leader Zackir
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!


Jj Songer
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I thought this dish was bland. It needed more seasoning.


Bilkis Altaf
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This dish was a bit too oily for my taste.


Sophy Mmako
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The flavors in this dish were amazing! I loved the combination of summer squash, herbs, and breadcrumbs.


Pisica Anise Damiana
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Timothy Mutokaa
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I'm not usually a fan of summer squash, but this dish changed my mind. The sweetness of the squash paired well with the savory herbs and breadcrumbs.


Anthony Howard
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This dish was a hit! The flavors of the summer squash, herbs, and breadcrumbs came together perfectly. I especially loved the crispy texture of the breadcrumbs.


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