Broccoli Rabe with Sweet Italian Sausage
4.6
(36)
Active Time
30 min
Total Time
30 min
Ingredients
Makes 8 servings
Preparation
Step 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.
Step 2
Meanwhile, preheat broiler.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 5
Separate broccoli rabe, then sauté in garlic oil until coated with oil and heated through, about 4 minutes. Stir in sausage.
Broccoli rabe can be cooked 1 day ahead and chilled.
How would you rate Broccoli Rabe with Sweet Italian Sausage?
Leave a Review
Reviews (36)
Back to TopI make this quite often. Sometimes I add penne to it. Sometimes I add a little red pepper flakes. Sometimes I add anchovies. Sometimes I make it just as the recipe says. Sometimes I add more than one thing. It is always good. I am making it tonight just as the recipe states except for grilling the Italian sausage on a grill and not in the broiler.
haroldsmom3
Gainesville, FL
4/23/2021
I followed this recipe to a T. Boiling the rabe for 5 mins just produces mush. I think you could just saute the rabe with the garlic for 4 or 5 mins an be just fine.
jimmyjames8
Raleighwood
2/21/2020
I like this dish. Really easy to make and the sweet sausage is great with the garlic laced vege. Served it with plain old rice tonight and everyone enjoyed the combo.
roberttop
Pittsburgh
2/15/2017
This is a go-to over pasta - I like it with red chili peppers and/or sauteed chorizo and parmasean.
marbrill
Brooklyn, NY
6/1/2014
I browned the sausage [locally grown pork] in a fry pan, since my oven was being used. Otherwise followed the recipe exactly. This was delicious. Some of the kids put parmesan on it on top of pasta; I ate with good Arthur Avenue Italian bread. Quick and perfect on a night like this - just above freezing and raining!
bglace
New Palt, NY
11/27/2013
Delicious is the perfect word for this. Sometimes it is hard to find broccoli rabe in Nashville, but you can use pretty much any dark green vegetable that holds up. Last night we used young broccoli and mushrooms. I put the mushrooms in right after the garlic, zapped the broccoli in the microwave (steaming it this way is easier and lover carbon than boiling in water!) and then at the last minute threw in some sugar snap peas. I know this is a different recipe but we used the cooking technique and I like hearing about how other people adjust it to their needs/ingredients. We at it with crusty bread and hummus, some roasted butternut squash and red wine. It was a lovely meal that was just fancy enough for a Friday night but not time consuming or anything. The bottleneck was cooking the sausages. I like the white wine suggestion. Maybe next tie we'll drink white and I'll use a little of it to deglaze the pan!
treeshar
Nashville, TN
12/15/2012
This is one of my favorite recipes. It's quick, easy and tasty! I add some sundried tomatoes and use different kinds of sausage, and always serve it over polenta! Yum!
mihtdlp
Rochester ny
1/2/2011
Nothing to write home about. A bore.
mswindycty
5/18/2010
Excellent! I also served it on polenta, once with hot sausage and once with mild sausage. We liked both. I will definately make it again!
mihtdlp
Rochester ny
1/25/2010
I highly recommend the addition of white wine to deglace the pan like the other reviewer mentioned. It made a huge difference. Top with fresh grated romano cheese! I recommend serving with a risotto such as a pesto or other green herb-flavored version. Using spicy italian sausage combos with the risotto even better.
marley6611
austin, tx
10/22/2009
I use chicken sausage in a lot of weeknight meals, and slice before heating, usually in a skillet. I made the mistake of attempting the same with the raw Italian sausage, and the sections were mushy and a little difficult to deal with. The end product was perfect for my low-carb boyfriend, and easy to doctor up for my heat craving: I dotted my own serving with Sriracha.
scc520
Brooklyn, NY
5/26/2009
Recipe fantastic with added chilli flakes and garlic over a little pasta.
Anonymous
canada
5/6/2009
I made this with spicy Italian sausage rather than sweet and cooked the sausage in the pan rather than under the broiler. I also added a little white wine to deglaze the pan after cooking the sausage and garlic and before adding the broccoli rabe. My husband and I really enjoyed this simple dish!
staciejayne
Indianapolis, IN
3/11/2009
Delicious and easy to make.
hms
nyc
2/28/2009
We make this all the time although rather than broiling the sausage we just cook it in the fry pan as well. We have been cooking rapini (broccoli rabe) for years but never combined it with sausage until I saw David Rocco do it on TV. Adding chili pepper adds a great kick.
marcath
Kitchener, ON
2/9/2009
See Related Recipes and Cooking Tips
39 Best Keto-Friendly Recipes
Low-carb, high-fat deliciousness.59 of Our Favorite Whole30 Recipes to Get You Through the Month
Doing [Whole30](https://whole30.com/)? We've got you covered with dishes that are every bit as delicious as your regular fare.How to Use Fall's Finest Vegetables
Get rich this fall.What to Cook This Week: Simple Italian Meals
Want to eat Italian without filling up on pasta? Make these Italian-inspired dinners instead.4 Ways to Turn Sausage Into Dinner
Let's rethink the link: With quick-cooking, versatile, flavor-packed sausages in your freezer, dinner can be on the table in minutes.Pan-tastic Recipes
Whether you're simmering a sauce or frying up something tasty, looks like you've got a new right-hand pan. Unless you're a lefty.
