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!
margene Said,
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!
Jo-Ann Said,
Mmmmm! I have done that dish minus the cheese sauce. Love fresh zucchini & summer squash
Beth Said,
That really looks delicious! I’ve never tried that sauce but I bet it’s good.
Judy Said,
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.
Robby Said,
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.
Beverly Said,
Looks yummy!
jill Said,
I love squash. Toss it in just about anything and call me for dinner! It looks Deee-lish!
Cheryl S. Said,
That looks wonderful!
Blogless Sharon Said,
Yummy,I love this time of the year and all the fresh veggies .good job
Nora Said,
Delicious. I would not have had the leftovers, though!
Vicki Said,
Yum. And I am starving right now!
Mary K. in Rockport Said,
Uh oh, you’ve gone and made me hungry!
Kathy Said,
That sounds great! A money saver too.
Chrissie Said,
That looks delicious! I have no ideas for tonight and one hungry man coming. I’m hoping we can just go out though.
Jenny Bennett Said,
Sometimes those dishes we just “throw together” turn out to be the BEST! YUM!!!
elizabeth Said,
I have got to get myself a mandoline! It looks yummy!
Guinifer Said,
It sounds and looks perfect!
Cookie Said,
Woo Hoo!
Knitnana Said,
Love it when that sort of thing comes together!!
It looks delish…
((hugs))
Kathleen Said,
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).
Norma Said,
Yummmmmmmm.
Laurie Said,
Looks delicious! I think those “off the cuff” recipes are the best.
Sara Said,
That really looks so good! I might have to try it…
Hillary Said,
That sounds delish!
Leslie Said,
Mmm, that looks good! Pasta is always my go-to when I want something yummy.
paula Said,
that does look yummy