Ingredients

• 1 lb of Brussel Sprouts
• 3 cloves of garlic – minced
• 12 oz of Sausage – I used Trader Joes Garlic and Herb Chicken Sausage
• 12 oz of Pasta
• 3 tbsp of Butter
• 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 tsp Sage
• 1/2 cup of Grated Parmesan Cheese

Recipe

1. Shred the brussel sprouts (or buy them already shredded) and saute with garlic and oil until they’re soft
2. Slice then cook the sausage until browned
3. Boil pasta and be sure to salt the water!
4. While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter and add in whatever spices you’d like. I used sage and red pepper flakes. Let the spices and the butter toast – but not burn! You should start to see toasted brown bits in the bottom of the pan, then remove from the heat.
5. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before you drain them
6. Return the pan to a low heat, then toss the cooked pasta, brussel sprouts, and sausage in the butter sauce
7. Add about 1/2 cup of pasta water and the parmesan cheese then toss to coat the pasta.
8. Add more pasta water as necessary and salt and pepper to taste