PASTA WITH SUMMER SQUASH ENJOY DAN:

                        PASTA WITH SUMMER SQUASH by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1-pound Penne pasta or fusilli pasta

4- summer squash, halved lengthwise & cut into 1/2-inch pieces

sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

4-tablespoon butter

1-cup peas

2-garlic cloves, thinly sliced

1/4-teaspoon red-pepper flakes

1/4-teaspoon orange zest

1-tablespoon lemon juice

1/2-cup grated Parmesan cheese + more for serving

parsley leaves for serving

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Bring a pot of water with 2-teaspoons salt to a boil.

2.   Add paste & cook 1 minutes less than package directions:

3.   Drain saving 1-cup pasta water.

4.   Heat3-tablepoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat & when bubbling.

5.   Season squash with salt & pepper, cook undisturbed for 3 minutes.

6.   Flip and cook 3 more minutes or until golden brown.

7.   Remove from skillet and set aside.

8.   Add 1 remaining butter to the skillet,

9.   Add garlic & red pepper flakes & cook until garlic becomes translucent, about 30 seconds.

10  Add squash back into the skillet along with peas, lemon juice & zest.

11  Toss to combine.

12  Add pasta to skillet, toss to combine.

13  Add an additional reserved 1/2-pasta water, & grated cheese.

14  Toss until emulsifies & silky.

15  Add parsley & remaining zest.

16  Serve in bowl, top with more grated cheese.

17  serve with flakey salt if desired.

ENJOY DAN:                                 ALWAYS LIVE LIFE TO YOUR FULLEST!!