SPAGHETTI WITH BRUSSEL SPROUTS AND SAGE BUTTER (RACHAEL RAY)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• Toast bread in hot oven to golden brown.
• Pulse the bread in food processor to make fresh, large breadcrumbs.
• Using the tip of a very sharp paring knife.
• remove the core of the Brussels sprouts and separate leaves.
• You should yield 3 cups loosely packed leaves.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Salt water.
• Peel the potato and cut into thirds horizontally,.
• then slice the thirds of potato across lengthwise,.
• into about 1/4-inch slices.
• Boil potatoes 5 minutes, add Brussels sprouts leaves after 2 minutes.
• Remove potatoes and cabbage from water with a spider.
• or strainer and transfer to a serving bowl.
• Cook pasta in boiling water to al dente in the same water.
• Reserve a little starchy cooking water just before draining.
• Meanwhile, heat butter, garlic and sage in small pot over low heat, do not brown.
• Add pasta to potatoes and cabbage in the serving bowl.
• Pour butter and sage over top and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
• Add some cheese - a couple of handfuls.
• toss pasta to combine and taste to adjust seasonings.
• Use a splash of starchy cooking water if pasta gets too tight.
• while tossing.
• Serve spaghetti in shallow bowls topped with more cheese and the breadcrumbs.
• Serve hot.