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Italian Inspired Summer Squash

Ingredients, directions and serving information for Italian Inspired Summer Squash.

Original recipe text is provided in English.

Servings: 4

Total time: 20 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice), divided
  • 1 medium summer squash, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil
  • 6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese or Romano cheese, grated

Instructions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Using a large, oven-proof frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil on medium-high.
  3. Arrange squash in pan, add water, and season lightly with salt, pepper, if using, and basil.
  4. Cover and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until tender crisp.
  5. Sprinkle with cheese and drizzle with remaining oil. Place under a preheated broiler and broil until cheese melts and browns slightly.

Source-reported nutrition per serving

serving Size1/2 cup, 1/4 recipe
calories103 calories
protein3g
carbohydrate2g
fat9g
saturated Fat2g
fiber1g
sugar1g
sodium108mg
cholesterol6mg

These values describe the source recipe and serving, not a new analysis by BiteCal. The primary nutrition record has not been independently revalidated. Ingredient substitutions and serving sizes change the result.

Recipe source

MyPlate recipe archive ↗

Functional recipe facts retrieved from an archived mirror on 20 October 2026; functional directions retained as an archive reference. Source and rights of original photographs have not been verified, so they are not reproduced.

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