15 Tasty Yellow Squash Recipes

Here’s one of the best and easiest ways to cook this bright and sunny vegetable: roasted yellow squash! There’s no need to stand over a sauté pan at all. Just pop them in the oven with Italian herbs and Parmesan cheese and roast them until tender! It’s a totally hands off method and cooks this veggie like a charm.

Next up in our yellow squash recipes: yellow squash casserole! It’s got the vibe of Sunday dinners and evenings where the sun stretches into the late evening. This one is packed with flavor and quickly disappeared in our house. A light Parmesan sauce covers the tender squash, and it’s topped with crunchy breadcrumbs. It’s a cozy casserole that’s not too rich and heavy! Use all yellow squash, or add some zucchini for some color.

Need a quick and easy yellow squash recipe? Try this perfect grilled squash! It’s simple but full of big flavor, seasoned with Italian herbs like basil and oregano. Even better: it takes only 5 minutes to grill! It’s one of those sides that screams summer: you can almost smell the charcoal and hear the buzz of the lawnmower. This has become a favorite for because it’s so quick: and hard to mess up.

Here’s a yellow squash recipe that that makes the best of summer’s bounty: roasted yellow squash & zucchini! These vegetables go hand in hand with Italian-style herbs like oregano and basil. Topped with a bit of melty Parmesan cheese, they’re absolute perfection! This recipe is very easy to make, and you can whip up the rest of your meal while it bakes. You can make it with all yellow squash, or add zucchini for color.

There’s nothing more summery than a bounty of zucchini and squash! There’s so much to do with this classic combination of vegetables, from casserole to roasting them. But the easiest? Grilled yellow squash & zucchini! Throw this pair on the grill with Italian-style spices and grill until they’re charred and tender. It’s the perfect side dish for a grilled meal.

Why not throw yellow squash onto a pizza? It's the perfect topping and cooks up beautifully. Add in a few handfuls of other summer veggies like zucchini and corn. via Love and Lemons

One of the best yellow squash recipes? Throw it into pasta! This easy pasta combines brown butter and goat cheese to bring all those summer flavors together. Add pine nuts on top to give a bit of toasty flavor along with a little crunch. via How Sweet Eats

Sauteed yellow squash makes a delicious summer side dish! A crispy panko topping and fresh herbs add bold flavor to the sautéed squash. via Love and Lemons

Did you know you can eat yellow squash raw? Try slicing it into thin shavings to put on a salad. Here ribbons of yellow and green squash are tossed with a light lemon vinaigrette, thinly sliced red onion, and topped with crumbled goat cheese and fresh mint. via A Beautiful Plate

Here's a way to make yellow squash into a one pan meal! Combine it with chicken and orzo, tender herbs and Parmesan cheese, ad it's a deliciously easy dinner. via Bev Cooks

This Italian Ratatouille nestles a combination of summer squashes and tomatoes on a lake of creamy tomato sauce. A liberal amount of Pecorino cheese is added towards the end of baking, then it’s served with a loaf of crusty bread. via Sense and Edibility

You can make yellow squash into a creamy pureed soup: just like you would with butternut squash! It's got a load of spices and coconut milk to make it creamy (or substitute heavy cream). via Naturally Ella

Did you know you can use yellow squash in quick breads: just like you would zucchini? This moist and delicious squash bread is light and fluffy, flavored with lemon zest and poppy seeds.

Use a spiralizer to make these yellow squash noodles, dressed with fresh basil, mint, and lemon juice. It's the perfect healthy summer salad! via Detoxinista

When you're not sure what to do with yellow squash...pickle it! These quick refrigerator pickles are simple and come out zingy and fresh: no special canning equipment required. via A Farm Girl Dabbles