Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

This is a great recipe as a full meal, side dish or served over pasta and it is one of my all time favorites! Its use in Italian kitchens dates back to ancient Roman times. It is often used with sweet sausage so you get the contrast between the bitterness of the broccoli rabe and the sweetness of the sausage. It is fast to make and perfect if you're just coming home from a long day of work and want something nourishing and quick to make.






Recipe


Ingredients

8 links of sweet Italian sausage
4 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tbs. olive oil
1 head broccoli rabe, rinsed and chopped
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/2 cup water



Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place sausage on a foil lined baking sheet and bake for 20 - 25 minutes until browned, making to turn them half way.

2. Remove from oven and allow them to cool slightly. Then slice into desired pieces. 

3. In a large saucepan with lid, heat oil and garlic over medium heat, then add broccoli rabe. Cook until it starts to wilt, then add 1/2 cup of water and put lid on pan. Let it cook for 10-12 minutes, until water evaporates. 

4. Add sausage and let it cook for another 5 minutes. Serve hot and season with salt and pepper.




Check out this 4.5 Qt. Cast Iron, Non-Stick Dutch oven from Dash by Zakarian.


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