Comments on: Lemony Summer Squash Orecchiette

By: Jeanine Donofrio

Jeanine Donofrio — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:54:40 +0000

In reply to Rachel C. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

By: Rachel C

Rachel C — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:13:48 +0000

Not bad, but it was missing a little something. I added a dollop of fresh basil pesto and it was perfect.

By: Liesl

Liesl — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 15:39:19 +0000

I made this for my husband and two teen boys last night. They all went back for seconds. It was delicious and easy. Sadly, I substituted the Orecchiette noodles for Penne because even though I bought them for this recipe, I couldn’t find them. Where on earth could they have gone? There’s only one place noodles go. I was really bummed, because the shapes together really seem to pull this into a perfect look. I can’t wait to make it again. It was the first time I’ve cooked with capers, and it added a nice zing.

By: Hilary

Hilary — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:09:27 +0000

In reply to Jeanine Donofrio. As I write this reply, I'm eating the leftovers straight from the fridge, and it's even good cold!!!

By: Jeanine Donofrio

Jeanine Donofrio — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 00:21:43 +0000

In reply to Hilary. Hi Hilary, I'm so glad you both loved it!

By: Hilary

Hilary — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 22:01:58 +0000

I made this tonight for my husband and I to celebrate the first day of summer. My only substitution was basil instead of rosemary. We both cleaned our plates! It also only took 30 minutes from start to finish, including the prep and most of the cleaning (although my husband does help as a sous chef and dishwasher!). I will most definitely make this again. Thank you for the great recipe!

By: Jeanine Donofrio

Jeanine Donofrio — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 16:10:43 +0000

In reply to Victoria. I'm so glad you've been loving this one for so long :)

By: Victoria

Victoria — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 13:59:05 +0000

One of my favorite salads! A friend made it for me years ago and every summer since I’ve been determined to make it. This was finally the year! So glad I finally took the time to find the recipe so I can put it in my rotation each summer when the summer squash is ready!

By: Nes

Nes — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 20:46:47 +0000

So good especially considering how very simple it is. A great late summer dish.

By: Nina Boutsikaris

Nina Boutsikaris — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 19:06:44 +0000

What do you think about doing this as a brown rice salad instead of with pasta?