Broccoli rabe, also known as rapini, is a cruciferous vegetable with a slightly bitter flavor that pairs wonderfully with savory ingredients like sausage. This versatile vegetable can be cooked in a variety of ways, but one of the most popular methods is to sauté it with sausage. This simple yet delicious dish is a great way to enjoy the unique flavor of broccoli rabe and the richness of sausage. With just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a mouthwatering meal that is perfect for any occasion.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BROCCOLI RABE AND SAUSAGE
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
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
PASTA WITH SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI RABE
Tips: Cook the broccoli rabe the night before and you'll be way ahead. Whatever you do, read the recipe through start to finish before you get started. It's a little out of the ordinary but relatively painless. Cook off the garlic and sausage up to one hour ahead and let it sit in the pan until you're ready to finish the dish.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut the broccoli rabe into 3 to 4 inch pieces, discarding the stems. In a large pot of rapidly boiling water, blanch the broccoli rabe until tender and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes. Before you drain broccoli rabe, reserve 1 cup of cooking liquid. Drain and rinse the broccoli rabe with cold water until it has cooled off. Spread it out on a towel to finish draining.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions until al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, place 2 tablespoons of water into a cold skillet with garlic and sausage and then turn heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden and sausage is cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Pour reserved broccoli water into pan with sausage.
- When the pasta is cooked, drain it and place back in pot you cooked it in and season with salt. Pour sausage sauce over pasta and stir in cooked broccoli rabe. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve immediately.
- If the Queen's coming to dinner: Garnish with fresh bread crumbs and/or freshly grated pecorino Romano or parmesan cheese.
SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI RABE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 22m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Trim ends of the broccoli rabe and cut into 3-inch pieces.
- Bring 2 inches water to a boil in a high sided skillet. Salt the water. Add the broccoli rabe and simmer 10 minutes, drain. Return skillet to the stove and heat extra-virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage, brown and crumble 6 to 7 minutes. Add the broccoli rabe and stir to combine.
BROCCOLI RABE WITH GARLIC AND PASTA WITH VEGETARIAN SAUSAGE
Make and share this Broccoli Rabe With Garlic and Pasta With Vegetarian Sausage recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Vegetarian Queen
Categories Penne
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut Broccoli Rabe all the way down to end of stems. Cut in about 1/2 inch sections on top and get smaller as you go down. When stems get very tough towards bottom stop cutting and discard.
- Wash thoroughly and drain.
- Place in large pot cover with water add salt.
- Bring to boil uncovered and then reduce heat.
- Simmer until all is soft about 45 minutes.
- Drain when cooked set aside.
- At the same time Broccoli is cooking, cook pasta in rapidly boiling salted water.
- Drain when cooked and put aside.
- While Pasta and Rabe are cooking fry the sausage in about 1/2 tablespoons Olive Oil until brown. Set aside.
- Chop Garlic.
- Place Olive Oil in Pan heat and then add garlic.
- When you SMELL the garlic (not brown) add the Hot Pepper and slowly add Brocoli Rabe.
- Toss oil and garlic through all Broccoli Rabe.
- Toss in Pasta and Sausage.
- Cover with generous sprinkle of Parmasian Cheese.
- Serve.
- ENJOY!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 700.1, Fat 30.5, SaturatedFat 4.3, Sodium 9.2, Carbohydrate 90.3, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 15.9
BROCCOLI RABE SAUTE WITH CHICKEN SAUSAGE
This saute is delicious as a side dish or tossed with pasta as a main.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add garlic, anchovy fillets (if using), and crushed red pepper. Cook, stirring, until anchovy breaks down and garlic is just golden, 30 to 60 seconds.
- Add chicken sausage; increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add raisins and as much broccoli rabe to skillet as will fit; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing and adding remaining broccoli rabe as there is room; cook until broccoli rabe is tender, 6 to 10 minutes (less if it has been blanched).
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 9 g
PASTA WITH BROCCOLI RABE AND SAUSAGE
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Add salt and broccoli rabe to the boiling water. Cook until just tender. Drain, and transfer to ice bath. When cool, drain, and set aside.
- Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and shallots; cook until just golden. Add sausage; saute, breaking up with the back of a spoon, until cooked through. Add broccoli rabe and stock. Cook until heated through.
- Into the same large pot, add pasta; cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain.
- Add pasta to skillet; toss to combine. Season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper. Sprinkle with cheese; toss to combine. Serve immediately.
BROCCOLI RABE WITH HOT ITALIAN SAUSAGE
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories main course, side dish
Time 20m
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
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
ITALIAN SAUSAGE WITH FARFALLE AND BROCCOLI RABE
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
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
BROCCOLI RABE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE
Provided by Barbara Kafka
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 30m
Yield Four servings as a main course
Number Of Ingredients 6
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
SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI RABE SANDWICH
Categories Bread Sandwich Sausage Broccoli Broccoli Rabe
Yield makes two 6-inch sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the sausage, and cook, breaking into small crumbles with the back of a wooden spoon, until sausage is browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the broccoli rabe, peperoncino, and salt, and stir. Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli rabe is tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add a few tablespoons of water to the skillet if necessary.
- Place Italian bread on plates, and top with the sausage and broccoli rabe. Serve hot.
GNOCCHI WITH SAUSAGE & BROCCOLI RABE
I have always been a lover of broccoli rabe, having eaten it at my Italian grandmother's house since early childhood. However, I have never really been a sausage fan. Having seen the two ingredients on Italian restaurant menus for quite some time now, I decided to give it a try, and I'm so glad I did. The combination really is very flavorful.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook gnocchi according to package directions, adding broccoli rabe during the last 5 minutes of cooking time; drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.
- Meanwhile, in large deep nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook sausage, stirring, until browned, about 10 minutes. Over medium heat, add olives, wine, garlic and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until wine is slightly reduced, 5-7 minutes.
- Add gnocchi mixture; cook, stirring, 3 minutes; stir in reserved cooking water and 3/4 cup cheese until combined. Serve sprinkled with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.9, Fat 26, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 57.8, Sodium 1206.3, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 1.3, Protein 24.6
Tips:
- Choose fresh broccoli rabe: Look for broccoli rabe with deep green leaves and firm stalks.
- Prepare the broccoli rabe properly: Wash the broccoli rabe thoroughly and trim the tough ends of the stalks.
- Use a variety of sausages: You can use any type of sausage you like in this recipe, such as Italian sausage, chorizo, or kielbasa.
- Cook the sausage and broccoli rabe together: This will allow the flavors to meld together.
- Add other vegetables: You can add other vegetables to this recipe, such as onions, peppers, or mushrooms.
- Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.
- Serve immediately: Broccoli rabe is best served immediately after cooking.
Conclusion:
Broccoli rabe with sausage is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it can be served with a variety of sides, such as pasta, rice, or potatoes. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover sausage, and it is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give broccoli rabe with sausage a try.
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