Round and Round Pasta

• 1 pound rotelle pasta
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 shallots, thinly sliced
• 3 medium carrots, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 3 medium zucchini, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch rounds
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 pound sweet Italian sausages, cooked, cooled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
• 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature (4 ounces)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Zest of 1 large lemon
• 1 teaspoon salt, plus extra for seasoning

1. For the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
2. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes.
3. Place the pasta in a large bowl.
4. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
5. Add the shallots, carrots and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt.
6. Cook until the carrots begin to soften, about 4 minutes.
7. Add the orange juice, zucchini and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
8. Bring to a boil.
9. Cook until the juice thickens and the zucchini is tender, about 2 minutes.
10. Add the zucchini mixture to the pasta.
11. For the dressing: Whisk together the mascarpone cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt in a small bowl until smooth.
12. Pour the dressing over the pasta.
13. Add the tomatoes and sausage slices and toss until coated.
14. Season with salt.

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/round-and-round-pasta-recipe.html (may not work)