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Summer Squash Pasta with Green Goddess Dressing

Prep Time15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds mixed summer squash yellow squash and zucchini
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt plus additional for serving
  • 1/2 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil plus more for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1 small garlic clove minced
  • 1 anchovy minced
  • 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup raw pine nuts I subbed in chopped walnuts because I'm bad at writing grocery lists
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • There are a few ways to make the noodles. You can use a spiralizer, which I used. I looove it! Or you can cut the squash into very thin strips using a julienne slicer. Alternatively, you can use a vegetable peeler or mandolin to make long ribbons. Sprinkle the squash with salt, toss gently, and place in a colander over a bowl for 20 minutes, allowing the excess liquid in the squash to drain. Carefully squeeze the squash over the colander. Pat with a clean, absorbent kitchen towel to dry.
  • Combine the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, wine vinegar, basil, parsley, chives, tarragon, garlic, and anchovy in a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Using your hands, gently toss the squash with about three-quarters of the dressing. Add the Parmesan and pine nuts (or in my case, walnuts) and toss again. If needed, add the remaining dressing; store any remaining dressing in the fridge for another use.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper and garnish with small leaves of basil. This dish is best served immediately.

Notes

Recipe courtesy of Kimberley Hasselbrink's pretty book, Vibrant Food.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g