Jammy Onion & Brussels Sprout Cavatappi
with Garlicky Mushrooms & Chives
- Milk
- Wheat
Cavatappi (meaning “corkscrew” in Italian) is one of our favorite pasta shapes—it’s springy, chewy, and those tiny ridges hold onto tons of flavor. Plus, it’s just fun to eat. In this comforting pasta bowl, you’ll find earthy sautéed mushrooms and garlicky roasted Brussels sprouts, as well as sweet jammy onions cooked down with red wine vinegar for a tangy-savory-sweet knockout punch. A swirl of butter and sour cream adds richness, and a sprinkle of chives makes a fresh, green finishing touch that takes this easy dinner idea from homey to restaurant-worthy in no time at all.
Ingredients
2 unit
Veggie Stock Concentrate
1.5 tablespoon
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
1 unit
Onion
6 ounce
Cavatappi Pasta
(Contains: Wheat)
4 ounce
Button Mushrooms
8 ounce
Brussels Sprouts
5 teaspoon
Red Wine Vinegar
¼ ounce
Chives
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
Not included in your delivery
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
2 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. • Trim and quarter Brussels sprouts lengthwise.
• Toss Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, half the garlic powder (you’ll use the rest later), a pinch of salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until golden brown and tender, 15-20 minutes.
• Once water is boiling, add cavatappi to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water (2 cups for 4 servings), then drain. • While pasta cooks, halve, peel, and thinly slice onion. Trim and thinly slice mushrooms (skip if your mushrooms are pre-sliced!). Mince chives.
• Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium heat. Add onion, a pinch of salt, and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, 6-8 minutes. • Add mushrooms and remaining garlic powder; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4-5 minutes. • Stir in stock concentrates, vinegar, and 1⁄3 cup reserved pasta cooking water (2⁄3 cup for 4 servings). Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 1-2 minutes. TIP: If pasta isn’t done cooking yet, ladle pasta water directly from the pot. • Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
• Once Brussels sprouts are finished roasting, return pan with onion and mushrooms to medium heat. Stir in drained cavatappi, sour cream, and half the Brussels sprouts until evenly coated. If needed, stir in more reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time until everything is thoroughly coated in sauce. TIP: For a richer sauce, stir in 1 TBSP butter.
• Divide pasta between bowls; top with remaining Brussels sprouts. Garnish with chives and serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many enjoyed the tangy vinegar base, but some found it too strong; consider adjusting to taste 🍲.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy for most, though a few felt it was time-consuming for a weeknight meal.
- Suggestions: Add more sauce ingredients for better coverage; consider including Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- Portions: Generous pasta serving, but many wished for more vegetables, especially Brussels sprouts and mushrooms.
- Texture: Some found it dry; try adding extra sour cream or pasta water for a creamier consistency.
