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title: Chicken Sausage Cavatappi Bolognese
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/sausage-gemelli-bolognese-5eb07c0381c39c501b6ce43d
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Milk
tags:
  - Cook together
  - Quick
  - Comfort Food
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 70700
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the savory, flavorful dish; some found it reminiscent of an elevated hamburger helper
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Customers appreciated how quick and easy this meal was to prepare, with clear instructions
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Chicken%20Recipes/Chicken%20Sausage/chicken-sausage-cavatappi-bolognese.avif"
---

@yellow onion{1%unit}(halved, peeled, thinly sliced)
@zucchini{1%unit}(trimmed, halved, cut into ½-inch half-moons)
@italian seasoning{2%tsp}
@cavatappi pasta{8%oz}
@italian chicken sausage mix{10%oz}
@tomato paste{2%tbsp}
@chicken stock concentrate{1%unit}
@sour cream{2%tbsp}
@parmesan cheese{¼%cup}
@cooking oil{1%tbsp}
@butter{1%tbsp}

Adjust 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 ½-inch-thick half-moons. Halve, peel, and thinly slice yellow onion.

Toss zucchini on a #baking sheet{} with a drizzle of cooking oil, half the italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast on top rack, tossing halfway through, until browned and tender ~{15%minutes}. Tent with #aluminum foil{} to keep warm.

Once water is boiling, add cavatappi pasta to #large pot{}. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente ~{10%minutes}. Reserve 1½ cups pasta cooking water, then drain.

While pasta cooks, heat a drizzle of cooking oil in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add yellow onion and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened ~{6%minutes}. Add italian chicken sausage mix and cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned ~{4%minutes}.

Add tomato paste and remaining italian seasoning to #large pan{}. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant ~{1%minute}. Stir in chicken stock concentrate, 1 cup reserved pasta cooking water, and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer; cook until sauce has slightly thickened and sausage is cooked through ~{3%minutes}. Reduce heat to medium low.

Stir drained cavatappi pasta, roasted zucchini, sour cream, and 1 TBSP butter into #large 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 cheese and serve.