This wonderfully creamy and tender oven-roasted zucchini and summer squash draws inspiration from Thomas Keller’s viral zucchini recipe.

Enjoy it alongside roasted or grilled meat or fish.

Sprinkle the cut sides evenly with salt.

Overhead view of zucchini and squash being patted dry from Creamy Oven-Roasted Zucchini & Summer Squash recipe

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Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes.

Pat dry using paper towels.

Arrange the zucchini and squash, cut-sides down, in a single layer in the pan.

Overhead view of a brown plate of Creamy Oven-Roasted Zucchini & Summer Squash recipe with a large serving fork

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Cook, undisturbed, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.

Transfer the pan to the oven; roast for 20 minutes.

Transfer the zucchini and squash to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.

Garnish with additional thyme, if desired.

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