Vegetarian

gemelli with yellow squash, peas, and basil takes 10 minutes to prepare.

gemelli with yellow squash, peas, and basil takes 20 minutes to cook.

gemelli with yellow squash, peas, and basil makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for gemelli with yellow squash, peas, and basil are:

coarse salt & ground pepper
8 oz gemelli of other short pasta
3 medium yellow squash, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 pkg (10 oz) frozen peas
4 Tbsp light butter, cut into small pieces
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 c. grated parmesan
1/2 c. torn fresh basil leaves

Here is how you make gemelli with yellow squash, peas, and basil:

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta 2 minutes less than al dente. Add squash and peas; cook until squash is crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta mixture, and return to pot.2. To mixture in pot, add butter, lemon juice, 1/4 cup of Parmesan , and 1/4 cup pasta water. Season with salt & pepper, and toss to combine. if needed, add enough pasta water to create a thin sauce that coats pasta. Stir in basil, and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 c. Parmesan; serve immediately.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user COBANION.

The nutritional information for gemelli with yellow squash, peas, and basil is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 387.3

• Total Fat: 10.5 g
• Cholesterol: 14.9 mg
• Sodium: 422.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 52.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 12.4 g
• Protein: 20.3 g

The dietary needs meet for gemelli with yellow squash, peas, and basil is Vegetarian