1 lb ziti or similar pasta
1/2 cup butter
1-1/2 lbs yellow summer squash (about 4)
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup green chile, or to taste
3 whole green scallions, finely chopped
1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
salt
freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Start ziti cooking in water. Meanwhile, cut squash into quarters lengthwise, then slice. Melt butter in a large, heavy skillet. Add squash and cook for 5 minutes. Add garlic and green chile, and cook 5 minutes longer, or until squash is cooked through. Stir in green onions, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper, and cook another 3 minutes. Toss with hot pasta, add Parmesan cheese, and toss again. Pass extra grated cheese and the pepper mill for each person to add to taste.
Serves 2 to 4.