Italian sausage And broccoli rabe
Salsiccia e friarielli
Traditional recipe
Italian sausages Neapolitan pork sautéed with broccoli rabe (broccoli rabe bells) to theaglio e olio: the perfect Southern wedding.
Italian sausage And broccoli rabe It is one of the symbolic dishes of Neapolitan cuisine, prepared at home and in pizzerias (where it fills one of the most loved pizzas). Italian sausage Neapolitan is characterized by black pepper, fennel seeds and sometimes chili pepper. The fat of the Italian sausage balances the bitterness of broccoli rabe, while the garlic and the chili pepper they tie everything together.
Instructions
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Brown the Italian sausages
Poke the Italian sausages with a toothpick in several places; heat a skillet wide with a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Brown for 10-12 minutes, turning often, until golden and crispy. Check by cutting one: the juice should be clear and the flesh firm. Place on a plate. paper towels and let it rest for a few minutes.
Gently stew the broccoli rabe
Remove any stems that are too thick, rinse and drain the broccoli rabe. In one skillet clean gently sauté 3 cloves of garlic crushed in oil over medium heat-low until golden, add chili pepper, then the broccoli rabe. Salt lightly, cover and gently stew 7-8 minutes until the leaves are deep green, the stems tender and the liquid has almost evaporated.
Unite and vigorously stir
Bring back the Italian sausages in the skillet with the broccoli rabe, raise the heat and sauté for 1-2 minutes to bind the flavors and invigorate the surface of the Italian sausages. Vigorously stir with a swirl of olive oil at the end of cooking and season with salt to tasteServe immediately to appreciate the contrast between the crispy skin and the herbaceous texture.
Chef's Tips
The Italian sausages they are cooked without oil: their fat then flavours the broccoli rabe. The chili pepper It must be abundant: the dish has character. broccoli rabe Campanians are different from the broccoli rabe Apulian: more tender and with yellow inflorescences.
Ingredients
- (14.11 oz) 400 g of Italian sausages fresh Neapolitan
- (21.16 oz) 600 g of broccoli rabe (broccoli rabe bells)
- 3 cloves of garlic
- Chili pepper abundant fresh
- Extra virgin olive oil, salt
Can't find it in the US?
- Italian sausageMost US supermarkets
Mild (sweet) Italian sausage
Or: Plain fresh pork sausage for northern Italian recipes
American Italian sausage contains fennel seed.
- broccoli rabeMost US supermarkets
Sold as broccoli rabe or rapini
Or: Broccolini plus a handful of mustard greens
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