Boursin Fall Zuchette Pasta

1: Cook Zuchette pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, drain pasta, and set aside.

2: Remove casings from the sausage and place in a bowl.

3: In a large saute pan, add olive oil and fry 5 sage leaves to infuse the oil. Once done frying, place on a paper towel-lined plate.

4: In the same pan, add sausage and cook for about 8 minutes until fully cooked.

5: (Optional) Add about 1 tbsp of red pepper flakes for spice.

6: Once sausage is cooked, add 2 cups chopped kale and cook with sausage for about 2 minutes.

7: Add Boursin cheese and 1.5 cups of cream to the pan.

8: Add about 1/2 cup pasta water and mix well.

9: Season with salt and pepper to taste and add in your cooked Zuchette.

10: Toss to evenly coat the sauce over Zuchette.

11: Add 2 tbsp chopped fried sage and 1/3 cup finely grated parmesan.

12: Serve topped with more grated parmesan, red pepper flakes if desired, and fried sage for garnish.