Italian Inspired Summer Squash

Name: Italian Inspired Summer Squash
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice), divided; 1 medium summer squash, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon water; salt and pepper (optional, to taste); 1 tablespoon fresh basil; 6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese or Romano cheese, grated

Source: Adapted from Summer Squash, Italian Style Farm Fresh Summertime Recipes Connecticut Food Policy Council

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Fresh sweet basil and cheese give summer squash a burst of flavor.

Makes

4 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice), divided
1 medium summer squash, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon water
salt and pepper (optional, to taste)
1 tablespoon fresh basil
6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese or Romano cheese, grated

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Using a large, oven-proof frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil on medium-high.
Arrange squash in pan, add water, and season lightly with salt, pepper, if using, and basil.
Cover and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until tender crisp.
Sprinkle with cheese and drizzle with remaining oil. Place under a preheated broiler and broil until cheese melts and browns slightly.

Notes

Tip: Add cut up fresh tomatoes, green peppers, green beans, eggplant, onions, or other vegetables in season. Learn more about: Summer Squash Herbs

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