Fairway's Spicy Italian Sausage & Broccoli Rabe (Keto)
Fairway MarketFairway's Spicy Italian Sausage & Broccoli Rabe (Keto)
Ingredients
For the Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
- 1 1/2 pounds spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
- 2 bunches broccoli rabe, tough ends trimmed, roughly chopped
- 4 garlic, cloves, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more, to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth, low sodium
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the broccoli rabe: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the chopped broccoli rabe and blanch for 2-3 minutes, until bright green and slightly tender-crisp. Drain immediately and plunge into an ice bath (or rinse under very cold water) to stop the cooking. Squeeze out as much excess water as possible; this is crucial for preventing a watery dish.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of the extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the removed sausage meat, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Brown the sausage thoroughly, about 8-10 minutes, until no pink remains and it's nicely caramelized. Drain off any excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan. Transfer the cooked sausage to a plate and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil to the same skillet. Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Add the blanched and squeezed broccoli rabe to the skillet with the garlic and red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine, ensuring the broccoli rabe is coated with the aromatic oil. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, allowing the broccoli rabe to heat through and absorb the flavors.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Return the cooked sausage to the skillet with the broccoli rabe. Pour in the chicken broth. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for another 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the broth to reduce slightly. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Serve hot, garnished generously with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. This dish is hearty enough on its own for a satisfying keto meal.
⏱️ 1 min
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Fairway MarketFairway's Spicy Italian Sausage & Broccoli Rabe (Keto)
Ingredients
For the Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
- 1 1/2 pounds spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
- 2 bunches broccoli rabe, tough ends trimmed, roughly chopped
- 4 garlic, cloves, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more, to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth, low sodium
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the broccoli rabe: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the chopped broccoli rabe and blanch for 2-3 minutes, until bright green and slightly tender-crisp. Drain immediately and plunge into an ice bath (or rinse under very cold water) to stop the cooking. Squeeze out as much excess water as possible; this is crucial for preventing a watery dish.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of the extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the removed sausage meat, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Brown the sausage thoroughly, about 8-10 minutes, until no pink remains and it's nicely caramelized. Drain off any excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan. Transfer the cooked sausage to a plate and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil to the same skillet. Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Add the blanched and squeezed broccoli rabe to the skillet with the garlic and red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine, ensuring the broccoli rabe is coated with the aromatic oil. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, allowing the broccoli rabe to heat through and absorb the flavors.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Return the cooked sausage to the skillet with the broccoli rabe. Pour in the chicken broth. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for another 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the broth to reduce slightly. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Serve hot, garnished generously with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. This dish is hearty enough on its own for a satisfying keto meal.
⏱️ 1 min