Name: Macaroni with Summer Squash, Salami and Ricotta Tomato Sauce
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. Cooking oil -; 1 1/2 lb. summer squash (about 4) -; 3 cloves garlic -; 3/4 tsp. salt -; 1 tsp. dried oregano -; 1/2 c. ricotta cheese -; 1/2 c. sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil -; 1/4 lb. sliced salami -; tsp. fresh-ground black pepper -; 3/4 lb. elbow macaroni -; 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese -

Ingredients for - Macaroni with Summer Squash, Salami and Ricotta Tomato Sauce

1. 2 tbsp. Cooking oil

2. 1 1/2 lb. summer squash (about 4)

3. 3 cloves garlic

4. 3/4 tsp. salt

5. 1 tsp. dried oregano

6. 1/2 c. ricotta cheese

7. 1/2 c. sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil

8. 1/4 lb. sliced salami

9. tsp. fresh-ground black pepper

10. 3/4 lb. elbow macaroni

11. 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

How to cook deliciously - Macaroni with Summer Squash, Salami and Ricotta Tomato Sauce

1 . Stage

In a large frying pan, heat the oil over moderately high heat. Add the summer squash, minced garlic, salt, and the oregano and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the ricotta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, salami, and the pepper.

2 . Stage

In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the macaroni until just done, about 8 minutes. Drain and toss the pasta with the sauce. Top with the Parmesan.

3 . Stage

Notes: Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes come in a jar and need only to be drained before using. Sun-dried tomatoes are also available without the oil, usually in cellophane bags. You can substitute one type for the other.

4 . Stage

Wine Recommendation: We suggest you look for a refreshing white wine to pair with this lively Italian-inspired. dish. A pinot grigio or a Galestro from Italy will serve admirably.