Smothered Summer Squash With Basil

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 lbs summer squash (halved lengthwise & cut crosswise into 1/8-inch slices)
• 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh basil (finely chopped)

Recipe

• 1 heat 1 t oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking; add half of squash & saute', stirring occasionally until browned, about 5 minute transfer browned squash to a bowl, then repeat to cook other 1/2 of squash. return squash to skillet; add garlic & saute', stirring occasionally for 1 minute add water, salt & pepper; simmer briskly, covered, until squash is tender & most of liquid is evaporated, 6-7 minute stir in basil.