Ziti with Yellow Squash, Tomatoes and Olives
 
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • ½ lb ziti
  • 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 small yellow squash
  • 15 cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp crushed pepper
  • ¼ lb. mixed olives, chopped
  • 5 basil leaves, chopped
  • ½ c Parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook pasta until slightly under cooked
  2. While the pasta is cooking, place extra virgin olive oil and garlic in a large sauté pan on medium low heat. Cook for 3 minutes then add the squash and tomatoes. Season with salt and crushed pepper.
  3. Add the olives and basil and cook for another 6-8 minutes, or until the squash begins to soften.
  4. Place the pasta in the large sauté pan with a couple tablespoons of pasta water. Gently mix together all of the ingredients for 2-3 minutes. Finish with the Parmesan cheese and enjoy immediately.
Recipe by Keys to the Cucina at http://keystothecucina.com/2014/10/21/ziti-with-yellow-squash-tomatoes-and-olives/