Round and Round Pasta Recipe

Name: Round and Round Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound rotelle pasta; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 shallots, thinly sliced; 3 medium carrots, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; 3 medium zucchini, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch rounds; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 pound sweet Italian sausages, cooked, cooled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds; 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature (4 ounces); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Zest of 1 large lemon; 1 teaspoon salt, plus extra for seasoning

Servings: persons

1 pound rotelle pasta
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 shallots, thinly sliced
3 medium carrots, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
3 medium zucchini, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch rounds
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 pound sweet Italian sausages, cooked, cooled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature (4 ounces)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Zest of 1 large lemon
1 teaspoon salt, plus extra for seasoning

1
For the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
2
Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes.
3
Place the pasta in a large bowl.
4
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
5
Add the shallots, carrots and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt.
6
Cook until the carrots begin to soften, about 4 minutes.
7
Add the orange juice, zucchini and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
8
Bring to a boil.
9
Cook until the juice thickens and the zucchini is tender, about 2 minutes.
10
Add the zucchini mixture to the pasta.
11
For the dressing: Whisk together the mascarpone cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt in a small bowl until smooth.
12
Pour the dressing over the pasta.
13
Add the tomatoes and sausage slices and toss until coated.
14
Season with salt.

675

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound rotelle pasta, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 shallots, thinly sliced, 3 medium carrots, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds, and more.

Yes, Round and Round Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Round and Round Pasta

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