Broccoli Rabe with Sweet Italian Sausage
Broccoli Rabe with Sweet Italian Sausage is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Cut broccoli rabe into 3-inch-long pieces.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionCut broccoli rabe into 3-inch-long pieces.
Cook in a large pot of boiling salted water (3 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water), uncovered, until tender, about 5 minutes.
Drain, then rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
Squeeze out excess water from handfuls of broccoli rabe.
Meanwhile, preheat broiler.
Broil sausage in a 4-sided sheet pan 3 to 4 inches from heat, turning occasionally, until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Keep warm, covered.
While sausage broils, heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then cook garlic, stirring, until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute.
Separate broccoli rabe, then sauté in garlic oil until coated with oil and heated through, about 4 minutes.
Stir in sausage.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.