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Chicken Sausage Cavatappi Bolognese with Zucchini and Parmesan

Yields4 Servings

 1 yellow onion
 1 zucchini
 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
 6 oz cavatappi pasta
 9 oz Italian chicken sausage mix
 1.50 oz tomato paste
 16 oz chicken stock concentrate
 2 tbsp sour cream
 ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
 2 tsp cooking oil
 1 tbsp butter
 Sea salt to taste
 Pepper, fresh cracked and to taste
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Step 1

Adjust oven rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. Trim and halve zucchini lengthwise; cut crosswise into half-inch-thick half-moons.

Toss zucchini on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, half the Italian seasoning (you’ll use the rest later), and a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast on top rack, tossing halfway through, until browned and tender, 14-16 minutes. Tent with foil to keep warm.

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Step 2

Halve, peel and thinly slice onion.

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Step 3

Once water is boiling, add cavatappi to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Reserve 1.5 cups pasta cooking water (2 cups for 4 servings), then drain.

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Step 4

While pasta cooks, heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5-6 minutes. Add sausage and cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned, 3-4 minutes (it’ll finish cooking in the next step).

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Step 5

Add tomato paste and remaining Italian seasoning to pan. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 minute. Stir in stock concentrate, 1 cup reserved pasta cooking water (1.5 cups for 4 servings), and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer; cook until sauce has slightly thickened and sausage is cooked through, 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium low.

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Step 6

Stir drained cavatappi, roasted zucchini, sour cream, and 1 tablespoon butter (2 tablespoons for 4 servings) into pan until thoroughly combined. Tip: If needed, stir in more reserved cooking water a splash at a time until pasta is coated in a creamy sauce. Divide pasta between bowls. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.

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