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A Simple Supper

August 5, 2010 By Carole

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.

Pasta with Summer Squash and Zucchini blog size

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!

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  1. margene says

    August 5, 2010 at 7:23 am

    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!

  2. Jo-Ann says

    August 5, 2010 at 7:54 am

    Mmmmm! I have done that dish minus the cheese sauce. Love fresh zucchini & summer squash 🙂

  3. Beth says

    August 5, 2010 at 7:56 am

    That really looks delicious! I’ve never tried that sauce but I bet it’s good.

  4. Judy says

    August 5, 2010 at 8:11 am

    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.

  5. Robby says

    August 5, 2010 at 8:52 am

    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.

  6. Beverly says

    August 5, 2010 at 9:11 am

    Looks yummy!

  7. jill says

    August 5, 2010 at 9:20 am

    I love squash. Toss it in just about anything and call me for dinner! It looks Deee-lish!

  8. Cheryl S. says

    August 5, 2010 at 9:43 am

    That looks wonderful!

  9. Blogless Sharon says

    August 5, 2010 at 10:18 am

    Yummy,I love this time of the year and all the fresh veggies .good job

  10. Nora says

    August 5, 2010 at 10:38 am

    Delicious. I would not have had the leftovers, though!

  11. Vicki says

    August 5, 2010 at 11:22 am

    Yum. And I am starving right now!

  12. Mary K. in Rockport says

    August 5, 2010 at 11:31 am

    Uh oh, you’ve gone and made me hungry!

  13. Kathy says

    August 5, 2010 at 11:35 am

    That sounds great! A money saver too.

  14. Chrissie says

    August 5, 2010 at 11:47 am

    That looks delicious! I have no ideas for tonight and one hungry man coming. I’m hoping we can just go out though.

  15. Jenny Bennett says

    August 5, 2010 at 12:09 pm

    Sometimes those dishes we just “throw together” turn out to be the BEST! YUM!!!

  16. elizabeth says

    August 5, 2010 at 12:27 pm

    I have got to get myself a mandoline! It looks yummy!

  17. Guinifer says

    August 5, 2010 at 1:37 pm

    It sounds and looks perfect!

  18. Cookie says

    August 5, 2010 at 2:03 pm

    Woo Hoo!

  19. Knitnana says

    August 5, 2010 at 3:26 pm

    Love it when that sort of thing comes together!!
    It looks delish…
    ((hugs))

  20. Kathleen says

    August 5, 2010 at 7:28 pm

    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).

  21. Norma says

    August 6, 2010 at 7:42 am

    Yummmmmmmm.

  22. Laurie says

    August 6, 2010 at 9:35 am

    Looks delicious! I think those “off the cuff” recipes are the best.

  23. Sara says

    August 6, 2010 at 6:23 pm

    That really looks so good! I might have to try it…

  24. Hillary says

    August 9, 2010 at 12:19 pm

    That sounds delish!

  25. Leslie says

    August 9, 2010 at 2:24 pm

    Mmm, that looks good! Pasta is always my go-to when I want something yummy.

  26. paula says

    August 17, 2010 at 3:35 pm

    that does look yummy

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