12ouncebox of pasta - small shellsrigatoni. cavatappi
2tablespoonsolive oil
3links sweet Italian sausagecasing removed, crumbled
4tablespoonbutter
5-6clovesof garlicchopped
1bunch of Swiss chardremove stems and roughly chop leaves
2tablespoonsflour
1 3/4cupmilk
1/2cupgrated Parmigiana Reggiano grated
1lemon - zested
kosher salt
freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
Pasta; make pasta as directed on the box. save 1 cup up the pasta water
in a large pot or dutch oven over medium high heat add the olive oil and the sausage. breaking up while cooking. transfer sausage to a plate and set aside.
remove most of the fat from the pot and add the butter, add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds to a minute being careful not to burn.
Add the Swiss chard and saute until it wilts 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle with the flour and cook for another minute or so. lower the heat to a simmer
Add the milk and bring to a boil. cook for a minute then add the sausage, parmesean, lemon zest and add a little salt and black pepper.
stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens.
Add the pasta to the pot and toss. Add pasta water as needed.