Summer Spaghetti

This is so good that I am going too use this Tyler Florence Friday’s and Presto Pasta, this week.  This week, Ruth, the originator or Presto Pasta is hosting.   Send your pasta recipes to her at – ruth@4everykitchen.com.  Her blog is “Once Upon a Feast.”  Lots of interesting stuff there besides the recipes.

This is Tyler’s recipe and like all the recipes I have tried, it is the best.  It has spaghetti – it is a comfort food.

If you want to participate, go here, for the necessary information.

Spaghetti with Summer Squash and Tomatoes 

This should be titled, “Thank  you, Tyler.”  The pasta is given flavor from the vegetables and we love it.

• 1 zucchini, sliced into thin rounds
• 1 summer squash, sliced into thin rounds
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound spaghetti                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      salt to taste

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat for the spaghetti.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Combine the squash, tomatoes, onion, garlic  and oregano in a large bowl.

Add the olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and give it all a good toss.

Dump that out onto a baking sheet and roast for 10 to 12 minutes, until the squash is tender and caramelized.

Scrape the vegetables into a large pasta bowl and cover with a plate to keep everything warm.

The pasta water should be boiling by now.

Add the spaghetti and stir to separate the strands.

Cook for 8 to 9 minutes, until al dente.

To finish, scoop out about 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water, drain the pasta, and toss gently with the roasted vegetables. Add the pasta water if needed.

 

That is corn bread sharing hubby’s plate.  This was filling.