Salsicce con Rapini - Italian Sausage with Broccoli Rabe

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time35 mins

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Yield: 4 Servinge

Author: Eligio Bucciarelli

8 Italian sausages, swet or hot to taste
2 bunches Broccoli rape, ends trimmed, cut crosswise into 4 inch lenghts
⅓ cup Extra virgin olive oil
4 - 6 cloves Garlic, to taste, thinly sliced
1 or 2 Whole peperoncini, finely sliced; or 1 tsp crushed red pepper, or mor to taste
Salt and pepper to taste

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add broccoli rabe to the boiling water and cook until water returns to a boil plus 2 or 3 minutes.
Reserve 1 cup of water then drain the broccoli rabe in a large colander.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat then add garlic and fry until the garlic just begins to turn golden. Add the peperoncini or crushed red pepper flakes and sauté for a few seconds the add the broccoli rabe and toss to combine.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat then add garlic and fry until the garlic just begins to turn golden. Add the peperoncini or crushed red pepper flakes and sauté for a few seconds the add the broccoli rabe and toss to combine.
Remove the cover and sauté until all the liquid is absorbed. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, grill the Italian sausage using your preferred method.
Serve the broccoli rabe and sausage together as an appetizer or as a side dish to your favorite pasta.