Pasta with arugula, sausage and fresh basil

Half pound of short pasta, such as penne
1 large, yellow summer squash, sliced into rounds
1/2 cup basil, sliced into thin ribbons
6 links Italian sausage, I prefer turkey
Olive oil
4 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
Red pepper flakes
Ricotta cheese
Parmesan cheese
Arugula

Bring a large pot of water to boil, add the pasta and cook until al dente. In the last two minutes of cooking, add the summer squash. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.

Meanwhile grill the sausage until cooked thru and slice. Tent with foil to keep warm.
In a large skillet, heat 3-4 tbs olive oil. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to taste. Once the oil is heated thru, turn off heat and add the pasta/squash, sausage and basil and stir until pasta is coated, adding pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.

Serve pasta mixture on individual plates over a bed of arugula. Top with a dollop of ricotta, sprinkle of parmesan and extra red pepper flakes.