Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta

Ingredients

Quantities are for 4 servings.

• 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
• 16 oz Pasta
• 2 each Zucchini, sliced
• 1 cup Baby spinach
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1/2 cup Whole milk
• 1 tbsp Butter
• 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium-high heat until browned and no longer pink (160°F internally), breaking it into crumbles. Remove and set aside.
3. Sauté the garlic and zucchini in the olive oil and butter for 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the spinach, sausage, pasta, Parmesan, milk, and reserved pasta water. Simmer 3-5 minutes.
5. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.