Best 6 Broccoli Rabe With Italian Sausage Recipes

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**Broccoli Rabe with Italian Sausage: A Symphony of Flavors**

Broccoli rabe, also called rapini, is a delightful cruciferous vegetable prized for its slightly bitter flavor and tender texture. When paired with savory Italian sausage, it creates a harmonious dish that tantalizes the taste buds. Our collection of broccoli rabe and Italian sausage recipes offers a diverse range of culinary experiences, from classic sautéed dishes to hearty pasta creations. Each recipe is carefully crafted to highlight the unique characteristics of these two main ingredients, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the vibrant world of broccoli rabe and Italian sausage, discovering new and exciting ways to enjoy this delectable combination.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CAVATELLI WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI RABE



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Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Categories     Gourmet     Dinner     Pasta     Sausage     Broccoli Rabe     Parmesan     Pork     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Fall

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ pound (about 2 cups) dried cavatelli or other small shell-shaped pasta
½ pound (about 3 links) sweet Italian sausage
1 bunch (about ¾ pound) broccoli rabe, tough and hollow stems discarded, washed well
1 garlic clove, minced
1¼ cups low-salt chicken broth
¼ cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Accompaniment: freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a kettle of boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente.
  • While pasta is cooking, squeeze sausage from its casings into a large heavy skillet and sauté over moderately high heat, stirring to break up chunks, until no longer pink. With slotted spoon transfer sausage to a bowl, reserving drippings in skillet.
  • Cut broccoli rabe into 1-inch pieces and sauté in reserved drippings, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown. Add garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, 1 minute. Add broth and raisins and simmer until broccoli rabe is just tender, about 3 minutes. Add butter, stirring until incorporated.
  • Drain pasta and return to kettle. Add broccoli rabe mixture and sausage and heat through if necessary.
  • Serve pasta with Parmesan.

BROCCOLI RABE AND SAUSAGE



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This is a family recipe that is quite simple and quick. Good buffet table dish. For a crowd just increase amounts of ingredients as needed. Serve on rolls or with crusty Italian Bread.

Provided by ELEANOR1052

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed
1 tablespoon salt
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 pound fennel sausage links, cut into pieces
2 cloves garlic, chopped
¼ cup fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place broccoli rabe and salt in a large pot of boiling water. Cook 12 minutes, or until stems are tender. Drain, reserving 1 cup of liquid.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, and cook sausage 10 minutes, or until evenly browned.
  • Remove sausage from saucepan. Stir garlic into saucepan, and cook approximately 30 seconds. Place broccoli rabe and reserved cup of liquid in pan, and mix in 1/2 the lemon juice. Return sausage to pan, and allow the mixture to simmer approximately 10 minutes. Mix in remaining olive oil and lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 27.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1295.4 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

HOT ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI RABE FRITTATA



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This is a substantial baked frittata that feeds a small crowd. Filled with spicy Italian sausage, flavorful greens and four kinds of cheese, it tastes best at room temperature, and it's perfect for a weekend late breakfast or any time of day.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     breakfast, brunch, main course

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound broccoli rabe, tough stem ends removed
3/4 pound hot Italian sausage, loose or in links
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
Salt and black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons roughly chopped rosemary
1 1/2 cups ricotta
3 ounces grated provolone (about 1 1/4 cup)
3 ounces grated Parmesan (about 3/4 cup)
4 ounces grated smoked mozzarella (about 1 1/2 cup)
10 eggs, lightly beaten and seasoned with salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add broccoli rabe and cook for 1 minute, just to wilt, then remove, rinse with cold water and drain. Roughly chop greens, then squeeze to remove excess water and set aside.
  • Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage (remove casings from links first) and cook, stirring and mashing, until sausage is in large, well-browned crumbled pieces, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove cooked sausage, blot on paper towels, and set aside.
  • Add olive oil to skillet. When oil is hot, add onion and cook, stirring, until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Season well with salt and pepper, then add garlic and rosemary and cook for 1 minute more. Turn off heat and stir in chopped greens and reserved sausage. Let mixture cool in pan.
  • Spoon dabs of ricotta over greens mixture, then sprinkle evenly with provolone, Parmesan and mozzarella. Pour seasoned eggs over, tilting pan to distribute.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until top is golden and eggs are no longer runny at the center. (Use a skewer or paring knife to check; residual heat will continue to cook frittata as it cools.) Let cool at least 15 minutes, then cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 486, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 844 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

BROCCOLI RABE WITH HOT ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     main course, side dish

Time 20m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 bunches broccoli rabe (about 1 pound each), ends trimmed off
1 pound hot Italian sausage, casings removed
1 medium onion, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli rabe and blanch for 1 minute. Drain and set aside.
  • Place the sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, breaking up the sausage with the back of a fork until crumbly. When the sausage begins to release its fat, add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until the sausage is browned, about 7 minutes. Pour off as much of the fat as possible.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the chicken broth. Lay the broccoli rabe over the sausage, season with the salt and pepper, cover with a lid and cook until the broccoli rabe is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Divide the broccoli rabe among 4 plates. Spoon the sausage and broth over it and serve immediately with roasted potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 467, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 948 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

BROCCOLI RABE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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Provided by Barbara Kafka

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 30m

Yield Four servings as a main course

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 pounds hot or sweet Italian sausage, cut across into 1-inch thick pieces
1 pound broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut across into 1-inch pieces
4 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes, if using sweet sausage
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the sausage in a 9-inch pie plate, and cover with a paper towel. Cook at 100 percent power in a high-power oven for 11 minutes. Remove from oven and uncover. Pour off liquid and set aside.
  • Place the broccoli rabe in a 14-by-9-by-2-inch oval dish. Toss with the olive oil and red-pepper flakes, if using. Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap. Cook for 8 minutes. Prick plastic to release steam.
  • Remove from oven and uncover. Stir in salt, pepper and cooked sausage. Serve alone or over cooked pasta.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 415, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 1008 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

ITALIAN SAUSAGE WITH FARFALLE AND BROCCOLI RABE



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A beautiful two pan entree that'll please anyone who likes Italian sausage. Delicious with cheesy garlic bread and a sparkling white wine. My boyfriend and everyone in our families loves this dish!

Provided by Bakerette87

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 ½ cups chicken broth
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed
¼ cup butter
1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the farfalle pasta, and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the Italian sausage until crumbly and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, and continue cooking until the sausage begins to brown, about 5 minutes more. Pour off the excess grease, then pour in the chicken broth and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil over high heat, then add the broccoli rabe, and cover. Cook until the broccoli rabe is tender, about 4 minutes.
  • When the broccoli rabe is done, stir in the butter, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until the meat sauce has thickened. Toss with the farfalle and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 43.3 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 707.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right broccoli rabe: Look for broccoli rabe with deep green, tender leaves and firm stems.
  • Prepare the broccoli rabe properly: Wash the broccoli rabe thoroughly and remove any tough stems.
  • Use good quality Italian sausage: Sweet or hot Italian sausage can be used in this recipe. Choose a sausage that is made with high-quality pork and has a good flavor.
  • Cook the sausage properly: Cook the sausage over medium heat until it is browned and cooked through.
  • Add the broccoli rabe at the right time: Add the broccoli rabe to the pan with the sausage towards the end of the cooking process, so that it has time to wilt but does not become overcooked.
  • Season the dish to taste: Add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
  • Serve the dish immediately: Broccoli rabe with Italian sausage is best served immediately, while it is still hot.

Conclusion:

Broccoli rabe with Italian sausage is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a great way to use up leftover broccoli rabe, and it is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. This dish can be served on its own or with a side of pasta or rice.

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