Best 7 Summer Squash Sautà With Tomato Basil Recipes

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Calling all summer squash enthusiasts! Get ready to relish the vibrant flavors of this classic Summer Squash Sauté with Tomato and Basil. This delectable dish is a symphony of fresh, seasonal ingredients that come together in perfect harmony. The主角, summer squash, shines with its tender texture and mild, sweet flavor. Juicy tomatoes burst with their natural sweetness, while aromatic basil adds a refreshing herbal touch. Garlic and onion provide a savory foundation, and a hint of chili flakes brings a subtle warmth.

But that's not all! This versatile recipe offers variations to suit every palate. Indulge in the original version, or explore exciting alternatives like a creamy Summer Squash Sauté with Parmesan, a tangy Summer Squash Sauté with Lemon and Capers, or a smoky Summer Squash Sauté with Chorizo. Each variation promises a unique culinary journey, showcasing the versatility of this humble vegetable.

So gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the beauty of summer produce.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SUMMER SQUASH AND TOMATO SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Combine 2 cups halved assorted cherry tomatoes with 1/4 cup each white wine vinegar and olive oil, 1 sliced shallot and 2 tablespoons each chopped basil, mint and chives. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. Thinly slice 1 each medium zucchini and yellow squash using a mandoline; spread out on a platter. Top with the tomato mixture and let sit, 30 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.

PAN-COOKED SUMMER SQUASH WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL



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This Provençal summer dish is delightful as a starter or as a side dish with fish, chicken or cooked grains.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     weekday, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pounds medium or small zucchini or other summer squash, thinly sliced or diced depending on what shape squash you use
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound ripe tomatoes, grated on the large holes of a box grater, or peeled, seeded and diced
Salt
freshly ground pepper
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped or slivered fresh basil (to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat in a wide, heavy skillet. Add the zucchini. Cook, stirring or shaking the pan, until the zucchini is lightly seared and beginning to soften, three to five minutes. Remove from the pan, and set aside.
  • Add the remaining olive oil to the pan, then the garlic. Cook, stirring, just until fragrant -- less than 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes. Cook, stirring, until the tomatoes have begun to cook down, about five minutes. Return the zucchini to the pan, add salt and pepper to taste, and reduce the heat to medium. Cook, stirring often, until the zucchini is tender and translucent and the tomatoes have cooked down to a fragrant sauce. Stir in the basil, and taste and adjust seasonings. Remove from the heat and serve hot, or allow to cool and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 75, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 455 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

SAUTEED SUMMER SQUASH AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large clove garlic, smashed
1 pound small zucchini, cut into 3 by 1/2-inch strips
1 pound small yellow summer squash, cut into 3 by 1/2-inch strips
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup quartered vine-ripened grape or cherry tomatoes
8 mint leaves, cut into thin strips

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and garlic, and saute until the garlic is golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and discard the garlic. Increase the heat to high and add the squash. Saute, tossing frequently until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and mint and cook until warmed, about 1 minute more. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve in a warm bowl.

SUMMER SQUASH SAUTÉ WITH TOMATO & BASIL



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Categories     Vegetable     Side     Sauté

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 Medium Yellow Squash, cut into 1 in. X 1 in. pieces
2 Medium Zucchini Squash, cut into 1 in. X 1 in. pieces
1 Medium Yellow Onion, diced into 1 in. pieces
1 Green Bell Pepper, diced into 1 in. pieces
2-3 Tomatoes cut into 1 in. pieces
¼ Cup Fresh Chopped Basil
Salt, Black Pepper, & Granulated Garlic
Olive Oil

Steps:

  • After you have chopped all your ingredients, heat a large skillet with 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil over medium to medium high flame. Before oil smokes, add onion and bell pepper pieces. Sauté for a minute, then add both squash. I like to cook this dish with kind of a high flame to caramelize the outside of the vegetables. If you don't feel comfortable doing this, cook at a lower temp. Be sure to flip or stir your vegetables, so that they don't burn. About half way through cooking the squash (about 5 min.), add the tomatoes. Then just about a minute before the squash is ready (about another 4 min.), stir in the fresh basil, and season with salt, pepper, & granulated garlic. Then enjoy!

FRESH TOMATO AND SUMMER SQUASH BAKE



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What a perfect way to celebrate Summer's Bounty, than with a fresh vegetable bake that uses common items from your Summer garden? The flavours burst in your mouth, and despite the bacon and cheese, this is NOT a heavy dish! I served it with Dijon-Tarragon Cream Chicken and cornbread slices. NOTE I: the original recipe was from a free pamphlet and had the most vague of ingredient ratios and instructions. It took 1/2 a day for me to get the proportions correct so ANYBODY could make it and enjoy it! NOTE II: This site won't allow the word "heaping" for cup measurements. Use a HEAPING CUP OF VEGGIES or you'll run short!

Provided by The_Swedish_Chef

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 lb bacon
2 cups vidalia onions (coarsely chopped, totaling 2 cups) or 2 cups other sweet onion (coarsely chopped, totaling 2 cups)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups summer squash (3-4 small to medium summer squash, sliced into half moons 1/2-inch thick, totaling 2 cups)
2 cups fresh tomatoes (4-5 FRESH tomatoes, cut into quarters, then each quarter cut in half, totaling 2 cups)
2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced
1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided for each layer
1 teaspoon sea salt, ground
1 teaspoon black pepper, ground
2 cups cheddar cheese (finely shredded variety)
1 cup panko breadcrumbs (quantity varies upon your taste. I use about 3/4's cup)
olive oil, to drizzle over crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook the bacon until VERY crisp and set aside. Once cooled, break into thumb-sized pieces.
  • Butter the bottom and sides of a 9" x 9" square baking pan. MUST be 9"; 8" x 8" is too small!
  • Heat Texas skillet with 1 tablespoon of butter and olive oil. Place the 2 cups of coarsely chopped onions into a Texas skillet; stir to coat with butter/oil and cover, sautéing over medium heat. Cook until they begin to soften and turn soft yellow.
  • When onions begin to soften, add the yellow squash half moons. Stir to combine. Cover and cook until squash just begins to change colour and becomes slightly tender.
  • Add the minced fresh basil to the fresh tomato chunks. Stir to combine.
  • When onions are soft and yellow and squash is beginning to soften, remove from heat and set on heat pad, near 9" x 9" pan.
  • Place 1/2 (1 cup) of the onion-squash mixture in the bottom of the buttered pan. It will NOT thoroughly cover the bottom; that's okay!
  • Very lightly sprinkle Sea Salt, Freshly Cracked Pepper and Garlic Powder over Onion-Squash mixture. Top with 1 cup of the Tomato-Basil mixture.
  • Layer 1/2 of the crumbled bacon on top of this first layer. Top bacon with 1 cup of finely shredded Cheddar Cheese.
  • Repeat layering: Onion-Squash; Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder; Tomato-Basil; Bacon and Cheddar Cheese.
  • Add Panko bread crumbs to cover mixture. 3/4's to 1 cup, your choice. Drizzle olive oil over crumbs.
  • Place in 350 degree oven, UNCOVERED, for about 1 hour, or until crumbs are golden brown.
  • Take out of oven, place on heat-proof surface, allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving. This holds the heat! Eat with care and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 710.9, Fat 52.3, SaturatedFat 23.1, Cholesterol 105.5, Sodium 1637.1, Carbohydrate 34.4, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 9, Protein 26.9

SUMMER SQUASH AND TOMATOES



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Another recipe from the old plastic bag my mother handed me when she moved to a retirement home this summer. This one I remember! Very good. We always had a large garden out back and this is a good casserole to use when it explodes.

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tomatoes, peeled and sliced
3 medium onions, peeled and sliced
3 crookneck yellow squash, sliced (zucchini can be used)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup bouillon
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dill
1/2 teaspoon tarragon
1/3 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F
  • Combine squash, tomatoes and onions in pot, cover with water and parboil for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and drain.
  • Heat garlic in olive oil in large skillet.
  • Add tomatoes, onion and squash slices and simmer until the onion slices become transparent, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the mixture to a 6 quart casserole dish.
  • Add bouillon, salt and pepper. Bake for 1 hour or until squash is tender.
  • Stir in dill and tarragon.
  • Sprinkle top with parsley.
  • Return to oven and bake 10 minutes more.

SAUTEED SUMMER SQUASH WITH BASIL



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds young fresh summer squash
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 tablespoons fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Cut the squash in thick slices. Heat the oil in a large skillet and saute the squash over high heat so that it is golden brown on both sides, but not overcooked. It should still be slightly crunchy. Remove with a slotted spoon as the pieces are cooked and place them in a serving bowl.
  • Add the garlic to skillet, cook until golden. Add with oil left in pan to the squash. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with basil and toss. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 120, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 427 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash: Look for small, firm summer squash with smooth skin. Avoid any squash that is bruised or has blemishes.
  • Slice the squash thinly: This will help it cook evenly and quickly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When sautéing the squash, make sure to give it enough space so that it can brown properly.
  • Season the squash well: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good choices.
  • Cook the squash over medium heat: This will help it cook evenly without burning.
  • Add the tomatoes and basil at the end: This will help them retain their flavor and color.
  • Serve the squash immediately: This dish is best enjoyed fresh out of the pan.

Conclusion:

Summer squash sauté with tomato and basil is a delicious and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up fresh summer squash, and it is also a healthy and flavorful dish. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavor, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give this summer squash sauté a try. You won't be disappointed!

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