Roasted Summer Squash serves double duty as a side-dish & a pasta sauce
- 2 zucchini squash, washed, trimmed, & diced into half-moons
- 2 yellow squash, washed, trimmed, & diced into half-moons
- 1 bunch spring onions (any color) or scallions whites & greens, chopped
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme or 2 tsp dried thyme leaves
Place the zucchini, yellow squash, and onions in a large bowl. Add all of the other ingredients and toss well. You want everything lightly coated in the oil. Pour out onto a non-stick baking dish or a half-sheet pan lined with Silpat or parchment paper. Roast in the oven for 30-40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes until everything starts to brown at the edges. Remove from the oven and let cool. This mix will keep for 4-5 days in your fridge. I usually use half of it for a side dish, and the other half for a pasta dish.
Veggie Side Dish:
Just reheat this mix in the microwave or quickly in a saute pan for an instant vegetable side dish. It goes beautifully with fish or items right off the grill.Pasta:
- 1 1/2 cups of roasted summer squash
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tbsp white wine or champagne vinegar
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan or gruyere cheese
- 1/2 pound dried pasta (any shape will work, but something big & hearty like orecchiette or rotini works very well)
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