SMOTHERED YELLOW SQUASH WITH BASIL
Serves 4.

2 tbs	olive oil
1.5 lb	medium yellow squash, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise
	into 1/8-inch-thick slices
2	garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 c	water
1/4 tsp	salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/4 c	finely chopped fresh basil

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a heavy skillet over moderately
high heat until hot but not smoking, then add half of squash and
sauté, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes.
Transfer browned squash to a bowl, then heat remaining tablespoon
oil and sauté remaining squash in same maeenr.

Add garlic and sautee©, stirring occasionally, 1 minute.

Return squash in bowl to skillet and add water, salt, and pepper
and simmer briskly, partially covered, until squash is tender and
most of liquid is evaporated, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in basil.