Easy Sauteed Broccoli Rabe with Italian Sausage
Sauteed Broccoli rabe and Italian sausage are two things that just go together for a flavorful dinner. Plus it's so easy and quick to make.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion - chopped
- 1 lb Italian sweet sausage - Loose
- 1 bunch Broccoli Rabe
- 1 can Cannelini Beans Strained and drained
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 cup Sliced Mushroom Optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes Optional
Instructions
- Heat extra virgin olive oil on medium heat in a nonstick skillet
- Once warmed add 1 chopped onion, and saute several garlic cloves (minced)(never let the fresh garlic get too brown as it will leave a bitter taste to the oil)
- Add loose Italian Sweet Sausage in small bite-sized pieces
- Brown sausage slowly over medium-high heat
- Once sausage is browned add 1 to 1 1/2 cups of chicken broth
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper chili flakes for a bit of zing
Add Broccoli Rabe
- Rinse the leafy greens in cold water
- Cut off the stem ends of broccoli rabe - approximately 1 inch from bottom
- Chop 1 head of broccoli rabe into one-inch pieces - there is no need to pre cook broccoli rabe
- Add broccoli rabe to the sausage to aid the cooking process and reduce any bitter flavor (optional - add sliced fresh mushroom)
- Add chicken broth
- Combine white beans and cook this classic Italian side dish on low heat for several minutes
- Cover and simmer over moderate heat until sauteed broccoli rabe is soft and bubbling and has a beautiful green color