Sausage and Squash Cavatelli Delight This hearty dish combines the flavors of Italian sausage with fresh vegetables and pasta for a deliciously satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion. Ingredients 2 tsp olive oil 1 lb. Italian Sausage (3-4 sausage links) 1 large shallot, halved and sliced 1 large zucchini, sliced 1 large yellow squash, sliced 2 plum tomatoes (optional), halved and sliced 1 box cavatelli pasta 1 cup reserved pasta water (after cooking pasta) ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn (for garnish) Parmesan cheese, grated (for garnish) Salt and pepper Directions Place 1 tsp olive oil in a large shallow sauté pan. Remove the sausage from its casing and brown in the pan until cooked through. Once done, remove the sausage from the pan and set aside. Add the remaining 1 tsp oil to the same pan and cook the zucchini, squash, and shallots over medium-high heat until soft, about 5-8 minutes. Add the tomatoes towards the end of cooking to warm through. In a separate pot, boil water for the pasta and add salt. Cook the cavatelli according to box directions and reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking liquid to use in the sauce if needed. In a large bowl, toss the sausage and squash mixture with the cooked pasta. Gradually add some of the reserved pasta cooking liquid until the sauce coats the pasta nicely. Finish by topping with torn basil and grated Parmesan cheese.
