The other night I found myself home alone (Dale was working with the band and Hannah was out with friends) and hungry. I wanted something delicious but I didn’t feel like going out for take out.
I scanned the fridge and found some summer squash and zucchini.
I searched the cupboards and found a box of penne pasta and a packet of Knorr’s 4 Cheese pasta sauce.
I put on a pot of water to boil for cooking the pasta. Then I started the cheese sauce. While that was cooking I used my mandoline to julienne the squashes. I sauteed the squash as the pasta boiled and when it was all done I tossed it all together in a big bowl.
I served it on a pretty plate with lots of fresh cracked pepper and parmesan cheese.
In just 15 minutes I had a delicious home-cooked meal with enough leftovers for lunch for the next couple of days.
It was way better than take out, too!
What a great idea! We have loads of squash from our garden and a cheesy pasta dish would be a great way to enjoy it!
Mmmmm! I have done that dish minus the cheese sauce. Love fresh zucchini & summer squash 🙂
That really looks delicious! I’ve never tried that sauce but I bet it’s good.
yummm!
I saute our summer squash (and garlic) grated in olive oil and white wine, add a liberal sprinkling of nutmeg and pepper and serve on pasta. grated cheese on top.
I love it when no plan comes together like that! I used to use those Knorr pasta sauces for whipping things together too. Now, they’ve gotten harder to find for some reason.
Looks yummy!
I love squash. Toss it in just about anything and call me for dinner! It looks Deee-lish!
That looks wonderful!
Yummy,I love this time of the year and all the fresh veggies .good job
Delicious. I would not have had the leftovers, though!
Yum. And I am starving right now!
Uh oh, you’ve gone and made me hungry!
That sounds great! A money saver too.
That looks delicious! I have no ideas for tonight and one hungry man coming. I’m hoping we can just go out though.
Sometimes those dishes we just “throw together” turn out to be the BEST! YUM!!!
I have got to get myself a mandoline! It looks yummy!
It sounds and looks perfect!
Woo Hoo!
Love it when that sort of thing comes together!!
It looks delish…
((hugs))
We’ve been sauteeing zucchini and serving it with pasta all summer. Just saute in olive oil, perhaps tossing in some slivered garlic, until pieces start to brown. Then toss with cooked pasta, season with salt, pepper, perhaps some parsley, and Nick likes to sprinkle with parmesan cheese (I say “no” to the green can, but that’s just me).
Yummmmmmmm.
Looks delicious! I think those “off the cuff” recipes are the best.
That really looks so good! I might have to try it…
That sounds delish!
Mmm, that looks good! Pasta is always my go-to when I want something yummy.
that does look yummy