Zucchini Noodles and Butternut Squash in a Garlic-Lemon Sauce

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 39 min
Servings: 2
Yield: 2 servings

Description

Summer squash meets winter squash in this satisfying dish of zucchini noodles tossed with roasted butternut squash and a garlic-lemon sauce.

Ingredients

1 small butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 large zucchini, ends cut and spiralized
1 clove garlic, minced, or to taste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, or to taste
1/3 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Directions

1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2 Arrange butternut squash into a single layer over the prepared pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3 Bake squash in the preheated oven, turning halfway, until browned and softened, about 35 minutes.
4 Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini, garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until zucchini is tender, about 4 minutes. Mix in baked squash and lemon juice until just combined. Top with Parmesan cheese.