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.