what is name of squash that saucer shaped
Patty Pan Squash - Growing the Flying Saucer Shaped Patty Pan Squash. Overview and Description of Patty Pan Squash : You might not guess by its looks, but patty pan, or scallop, squash is a tender summer squash, like zucchini or yellow squash. The scalloped flying saucer shape makes them a bit of a novelty and a little difficult to figure out how to slice, but they cook and eat much like any other summer squash.