Smothered Yellow Squash With Basil - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 lbs yellow squash, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/8 inch thick slices
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped (or put through garlic press)
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil

Preparation

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot, But not smoking, then add half of the squash and saute, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes.
Transfer browned squash to a bowl, then heat remaining olive oil and saute remaining squash in the same manner.
Return squash from bowl to skillet, add garlic and saute, stirring occasionally, 1 minute.
Add water, salt, and pepper and simmer briskly, covered, until squash is tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, 6 to 7 minutes.
Stir in basil and serve.