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Italian Inspired Summer Squash
Fresh sweet basil and cheese give summer squash a burst of flavor. USDA MyPlate Kitchen — Adapted from Summer Squash, Italian Style — Farm Fresh Summertime Recipes — Connecticut Food Policy Council (public domain), via myplate.food
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice), divided
- 1 medium summer squash, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon water
- salt and pepper — optional, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil
- 6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese or Romano cheese, grated
Method
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Using a large, oven-proof frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil on medium-high.
- Arrange squash in pan, add water, and season lightly with salt, pepper, if using, and basil.
- Cover and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until tender crisp.
- Sprinkle with cheese and drizzle with remaining oil.
- Place under a preheated broiler and broil until cheese melts and browns slightly.
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