Real Farmers Market™ Leaders Know: Zucchini has a bit of a PR problem – and we’re here to solve it. Our first suggestion? Caramelized Zucchini and Sausage Pasta.
In this weeknight-friendly recipe, a pound of squash is diced, baked until golden and caramelized, then tossed with delicious chicken sausage, delicious elbow-elbow hybrid pasta, and a creamy lemon-Parmesan sauce—all topped with fresh basil and crispy panko. The result? A dish that is light, light, creamy, crunchy, simple and satisfying. We could go on, but we’re sure you’re already convinced.
Time Commitment: About 45 minutes.
Key tips: The secret to perfectly caramelized zucchini? Resist the temptation to stir – it should cook for three to four minutes per side without stirring. And while lumache pasta is ideal for capturing every drop of creamy sauce, any shape will work.
Other requirements: For more summer-like pastas, try…
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Sun Gold Spaghetti alla Chitarra. We believe Sun Golds are the only tomatoes that matter – and this dangerously easy recipe is their highest calling.
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Pasta for Angel hair. Ready in 30 minutes and studded with juicy cherry tomatoes, consider this angel’s hair bow redemption is very necessary.
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Miso corn pasta. In this sweet, umami-wrapped goodness, the season’s peak corn is transformed into a creamy, dreamy sauce — without any real cream. So is it really magic?
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