Smothered Yellow Squash With Basil

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Smothered Yellow Squash With Basil

 

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 pounds medium yellow squash, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/8

inch thick slices

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1/2 cup water

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil

 

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat

until hot but not smoking, then add half of squash and saute, stirring

occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer browned squash to a bowl,

then heat remaining tablespoon oil and saute remaining squash in same manner.

Transfer browned squash to a bowl, then heat remaining tablespoon oil and saute

remaining squash in same manner. Return squash in bowl to skillet. Add garlic

and saute, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Add water, salt and pepper and

simmer briskly, covered, until squash is tender and most of liquid is

evaporated, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in basil. Serves 4.

 

 

 

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