Tasty Sausage & Veggies Rigatoni - Chef Melt

Ingredients

• 1 lb Italian sausage (choose mild, sweet, or spicy)
• 3/4 lb rigatoni pasta
• 2 small zucchini, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large yellow onion, diced small
• 5 minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (if you like it spicy)
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
• 1 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
• Fresh Parmesan for grating on top