Broccoli Rabe with Sweet Italian Sausage |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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No surprises here: The classic combination of bitter greens and sweet sausage is as warming and comforting as the Italian grandmothers who have been making it for generations. Ingredients:
3 pounds broccoli rabe (about 3 medium bunches), trimmed |
1 1/2 pounds sweet italian sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces |
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil |
5 garlic cloves, chopped |
Directions:
1. Cut 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.
2. Meanwhile, preheat broiler.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Separate broccoli rabe, then sauté in garlic oil until coated with oil and heated through, about 4 minutes. Stir in sausage.
6. Cook' note: Broccoli rabe can be cooked 1 day ahead and chilled.
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