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Grilled Summer Squash and Burrata Pasta

Grilled Summer Squash and Burrata Pasta - This is seriously one of my all time favorite pasta dishes, and it is the EPITOME of summer perfection! TheGarlicDiaries.com

This summer/end of summer recipe is seriously one of my all time favorite pasta dishes! It’s light, flavorful, a little creamy, hearty – it’s perfection!

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound short pasta, I like shells
  • 4 yellow squash, cut into thick slices
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • Zest from one lemon
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 8 oz burrata cheese
  • 1/4 cup basil leaves, sliced

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil
  2. When boiling, add your pasta and cook according to package instructions
  3. Meanwhile, rub your sliced squash with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill until it’s tender but still has a bite. When that’s finished, dice the grilled squash into bite sized pieces and set aside.
  4. Meanwhile, in a large pot over medium heat, add a little bit of olive oil and your garlic. Saute for a few minutes, and then add your lemon zest and saute for a minute more
  5. To this, add your 1/2 cup of olive oil and the lemon juice. Stir, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 5 minutes and then set aside
  6. When the pasta is cooked and drained and the squash is grilled and cubed, add the pasta and squash to the pot with your olive oil/lemon juice mixture. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper
  7. Top with torn burrata and sliced basil and toss/stir together right before serving!

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