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Zucchini and Squash Pasta with Sweet Italian Sausage and Pappardelle
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2006

Ingredients
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, no casings
1 pound zucchini, cut into half-moons
1 pound summer squash, cut into half-moons
1 onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup diced red pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, plus sprigs, for garnish
Salt and pepper
1 pound fresh pappardelle
Essence, for garnish

Instructions
In a large stockpot over high heat, bring 4 quarts of
salted water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil. In a large saute pan over
medium high heat, add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and sausage. Cook until
sausage is browned, about 6 minutes. Add zucchini, squash, onions, red pepper and
1/4 cup chopped basil and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the squash has begun
to caramelize. Season with salt and pepper. Add pasta to the boiling water and
cook until just al dente, about 1 minute. Drain reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.

Pour cooked pasta and 1/2 cup pasta water into the sausage sauce. Garnish with
basil sprigs and Essence.