How to Make Linguine with Summer Squash, Tomatoes, and Basil - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're in the mood for a light, fresh, and flavor-packed pasta dish, then look no further than this recipe for Linguine with Summer Squash, Tomatoes, and Basil. This dish celebrates the bounty of summer produce, incorporating vibrant yellow squash, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant basil to create a colorful and delicious meal. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a dish to impress your guests at a summer gathering, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite in your...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • ½ cup chopped fresh basil
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 large zucchini, sliced into thin rounds
  • 1 large yellow squash, sliced into thin rounds
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 (16 ounce) package fresh linguine pasta
  • 1 (8 ounce) container skim milk ricotta cheese, divided
  • ½ cup chopped fresh basil

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Whisk olive oil, garlic, 1/2 cup of basil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add zucchini, yellow squash, and tomatoes to the oil mixture and toss to coat.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 5 to 10 minutes; drain. Transfer pasta to a serving bowl.
  • While the pasta is warm, fold in half of vegetable mixture along with 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese, until pasta is coated and vegetables are evenly dispersed. Top with remaining vegetable mixture. Spoon remaining ricotta on top. Sprinkle 1/2 cup chopped basil over the dish. Season with salt and pepper to serve.
  • Nutrition

    610 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 81mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 93g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 29mg
    • Calcium: 71mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 543mg