Quick SQUASH Parmesan

Here's something you can do with squash on a summer evening when you have a big appetite. It's summer comfort food! There really is squash under all that cheese in the photograph!

olive oil

small can crushed tomatoes

garlic, minced

basil

4 yellow or paddypan squash, sliced

mozzarella, shredded

In a small saucepan cook the garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add the crushed tomatoes, salt and pepper, and simmer gently until slightly thickened. Stir in chopped fresh basil.

While the sauce thickens, brush the squash with olive and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil until golden and spotted. Spray a small casserole with olive oil and layer in the broiled squash. Cover with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan. Place under the broiler until the mozzarella is spotted brown. Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve.