How to Prepare a Squash Blossom

Overview

Squash blossom soup, cheese-stuffed squash blossoms, battered and fried and blossoms hot off the grill are just a few of the many creative ways cooks have come up with for preparing squash blossoms. Generally, zucchini is the squash of choice, but other squash varieties are just as tasty. In fact, in Mexican markets, pumpkin blossoms are the most commonly available. A quick and easy way to prepare squash blossom is to add it to cooked pasta.

Step 1

Slice the squash blossom open on one side and remove the stamen. Sometimes dirt or small insects will hide inside the blossom, so check carefully. Slice the blossom into thin strips.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water (4 to 6 quarts) to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and cover it to keep warm.

Step 3

Melt the butter in a medium to large skillet, over medium heat. Add the basil, salt, pepper, garlic and scallion and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the sliced squash and corn to the pan and stir for 3 minutes.

Step 5

Mix in the squash blossoms and stir gently until the blossoms are just wilted.

Step 6

Add the chicken broth to the pan and heat until hot, not boiling.

Step 7

Season to taste. If the sauce needs more body, add more butter, a tablespoon at a time.

Step 8

Pour the sauce over the cooked fettuccine and toss well.