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Round and Round Pasta

by Giada De Laurentiis
updated May 21, 2015
(35 ratings)
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Round and Round Pasta
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Yields
6 - 8 servings

This fun pasta recipe is sure to be a hit with the kids. Serve Round and Round Pasta for lunch or dinner.

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ingredients

Pasta

1
lb(s) rotelle pasta
¼
cup extra-virgin olive oil
2
shallots, thinly sliced
3
medium carrots, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
½
tsp kosher salt
¼
cup orange juice
3
medium zucchini, trimmed and cut into ½-inch rounds
2
cups cherry tomatoes
1
lb(s) sweet italian sausages, cooked, cooled and sliced into ½-inch rounds

Dressing

½
cup mascarpone cheese (4 oz), at room temperature
1
Tbsp lemon juice
Zest of 1 large lemon
1
tsp salt, plus extra for seasoning
Ingredient Substitution Guide
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directions

Step 1

1.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Place the pasta in a large bowl.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots, carrots and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Cook until the carrots begin to soften, about 4 minutes. Add the orange juice, zucchini and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Cook until the juice thickens and the zucchini is tender, about 2 minutes. Add the zucchini mixture to the pasta.

Step 4

Whisk together the mascarpone cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt in a small bowl until smooth.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the pasta. Add the tomatoes and sausage slices and toss until coated. Season with salt.

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