Skillet Summer Squash Parmesan

Lainey6605's Note:

This is a great way to use up those garden vegetables. Recipe is from Family Circle.

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 3 large summer squash , about 2 pounds
• ½ teaspoon garlic salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 4 plum tomatoes , cored and thinly sliced
• 1 (14 ½ ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
• 2 cups shredded reduced-fat Italian cheese blend
• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
• ½ lb whole wheat spaghetti

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Cut squash on the diagonal into 1/4-inch slices.
3. Season with 1/4 t each of the garlic salt and pepper.
4. Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray; place squash slices on pans.
5. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
6. Season tomato slices with remaining 1/4 t each garlic salt and pepper.
7. Spoon 1/3 of diced tomatoes into the bottom of a large nonstick skillet.
8. Layer with half of the squash, half of the tomato slices, 1/3 of the diced tomatoes and half the Italian-blend cheese.
9. Repeat layering.
10. Top with Parmesan.
11. Cover and simmer 25 minutes over low heat.
12. Prepare pasta following package directions; serve on the side.