Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the potatoes and enough water to cover; bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes. Editor’s Tip: Boiling potatoes sounds simple and easy—and it is—but our guide for how to cook potatoes reveals a few tips to make the process even better.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium-high heat. Sauté the zucchini with garlic salt until it’s crisp-tender. Add the sausage. Cook and stir until the sausage is browned. Editor’s Tip: If you don’t have garlic salt on hand, substitute minced garlic.

Step 3

Drain the potatoes and stir them into the zucchini mixture. To serve, sprinkle with pepper and, if desired, Parmesan.