Dinner Tonight: Farfalle with Summer Squash

Health score
12%
Dinner Tonight: Farfalle with Summer Squash
45 min.
4
674kcal

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If you're looking for a quick, flavorful, and satisfying dish, look no further than this Farfalle with Summer Squash recipe. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, lunch, or even a light side dish, this recipe brings together the fresh flavors of summer squash, savory butter, and fragrant rosemary for a delightful combination that will leave you craving more. The farfalle pasta, with its distinctive bowtie shape, adds the perfect texture to soak up the rich, buttery sauce while keeping the dish light and balanced.

What makes this recipe so special is its simplicity and ease. With just a few ingredients, you can transform a humble vegetable like summer squash into something truly memorable. The touch of garlic and rosemary, combined with the freshly grated Parmesan, creates a sauce that coats the pasta in a glossy, mouthwatering finish. Whether you're serving it as the main course or pairing it with a protein, this dish is sure to impress.

Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a busy day when you need something both delicious and satisfying. With a balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbs, this dish will fill you up without weighing you down. So, gather your ingredients, and in no time, you’ll be enjoying a bowl of comforting, flavorful farfalle with summer squash!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter 
  • pound farfalle pasta 
  • tablespoons parsley fresh minced
  • sprig rosemary leaves fresh minced
  • clove garlic minced
  • 0.3 cup parmesan grated
  • servings salt and pepper to taste
  •  summer squash cut into large matchsticks (or zucchini)

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salty water to boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until the foam subsides.
  3. Add the summer squash and cook until crisp-tender, then add the garlic, rosemary, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Increase the heat and cook until the flavors come together, but before the squash is too soft.
  4. Add the drained pasta to the skillet (or add the squash mixture to the drained pasta if it won't fit) and toss well.
  5. Add some pasta cooking water if necessary to create a glossy sauce over low heat.
  6. Add the parsley and most of the Parmesan and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories674kcal
Protein11.43%
Fat36.08%
Carbs52.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
53.25
Glycemic Load
34.91
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
20.765217367722%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.01mg
Apigenin
4.31mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.31mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:674.37kcal
33.72%
Fat:27.07g
41.65%
Saturated Fat:16.31g
101.96%
Carbohydrates:88.62g
29.54%
Net Carbohydrates:83.83g
30.48%
Sugar:5.29g
5.88%
Cholesterol:66.67mg
22.22%
Sodium:519.76mg
22.6%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.3g
38.6%
Selenium:74.13µg
105.9%
Manganese:1.23mg
61.48%
Vitamin K:37.99µg
36.18%
Phosphorus:318.53mg
31.85%
Vitamin C:19.56mg
23.71%
Vitamin A:1139.45IU
22.79%
Magnesium:82.21mg
20.55%
Vitamin B6:0.39mg
19.71%
Copper:0.39mg
19.29%
Fiber:4.79g
19.17%
Potassium:538.41mg
15.38%
Calcium:148.31mg
14.83%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.55%
Zinc:2.17mg
14.46%
Folate:53.36µg
13.34%
Vitamin B3:2.47mg
12.36%
Iron:2.03mg
11.28%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.47%
Vitamin B5:0.72mg
7.22%
Vitamin E:0.93mg
6.23%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.47%