SQUASH, YELLOW CROOK NECK BAKED WITH ASPARAGUS

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My family loves the taste of these two veggies together. I like to serve this along with a side of fresh tomato slices and a tuna salad on iceberg lettuce. Makes a really nice easy summer dinner.

Provided by Caroline Reznicek

Categories     Vegetables

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 4

3-4 lb yellow crooked neck squash (1 medium per serving)
1 stick margarine cut into 1/4 inch pats
15oz can(s) extra long asparagus spears
sprinkle salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Wash and cut squash lengthwise in half
  • 2. Scoop out seeds making a "bowl". Discard seeds
  • 3. Place each half, cut side up on a foil lined baking sheet
  • 4. Place 1 or 2 pats of butter in each squash half and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • 5. Bake at 350 degrees for about 35-40 minutes or until fork tender.
  • 6. While squash is baking, gently drain can of asparagus spears
  • 7. When squash is done, remove from oven and place2 or 3 spears of asparagus (depending on thickness of each spear)lengthwise on top of each squash half
  • 8. Return to oven for 5 to 7 minutes or until asparagus is heated through then serve hot.

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