Capellini with Lemon Basil Summer Squash

This is a delicious light and summery dish that can be made fairly quickly. When summer squash is unavailable, I will use zucchini.

Ingredients
1 pound summer squash, washed and gently patted dry
1 pound capellini, or angel hair pasta
6 large cloves garlic, crushed
4 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
6 large basil leaves, coarsely chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.

2. While pasta is cooking, heat the oil and butter in a small pan.

3. Add the zucchini or summer squash with garlic and cook until almost tender (about 2-3 minutes).

4. Add the lemon juice until heated.

5. Remove from heat and at the last moment add the basil.

6. Season with salt and pepper and serve over the hot pasta.

Serves 6