This is the archived version of the Milk Street website and is no longer up to date.

Please visit 177milkstreet.com to see the current website with all of the latest recipes!

ADVERTISEMENT

This is the archived version of the Milk Street website and is no longer up to date.

Please visit 177milkstreet.com to see the current website with all of the latest recipes!

Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

4 to 6 Servings

30 minutes

Made This Recipe? Write a Review.
Thank you for submitting your review! A member of our team is confirming the review meets our site's Community Guidelines. It will be posted on the site shortly.

Simple and satisfying, the classic dish of broccoli e salsiccia—well-browned Italian sausage and tender broccoli rabe—was one of our favorite meals during a recent trip to Naples. The earthy, pleasantly bitter brassica pairs perfectly with spice-rich sausage. The rendered fat from the sausage works perfectly to sauté and season the sturdy greens. Garlic and red pepper flakes, plus nutty Parmesan and a splash of tangy-bright lemon juice, round out the easy dish. Sweet or hot Italian sausage is great here; use whichever you prefer. Serve with thick slices of warm, crusty bread.

4 to 6

Servings

Tip

Don’t worry if the second addition of broccoli rabe crowds the skillet; after a few minutes of covered cooking it will wilt, ensuring everything fits nicely.

30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1

    tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1

    pound sweet or hot Italian sausage, cut into 2½- to 3-inch sections

Directions

Reviews
Danielle J.
October 16, 2025
Weeknight winner
No need to make adjustments, this one is a winner. Simple and delicious.
Lisa K.
June 8, 2025
Excellent recipe
Made exactly per the recipe and it turned out exactly as pictured. The huge quantity of broccoli rabe does indeed cook down. The only problem (not the fault of the recipe) is that it turns out that my husband and I don’t like broccoli rabe and find it way too bitter. I’ll be making this again with broccolini. The combo of broccoli, sausage and parmesan is fantastic.
Neal B.
February 19, 2023
Simple and delicious
Couldn't find broccoli Raab so we used broccolini instead. Such a simple recipe but so delicious! Will definitely make again.
Jim K.
October 6, 2024
Quick, Big Flavors
Needs some added salt, but a tasty quick meal.
Janet S.
September 4, 2023
Wonderful me
I added sautéed onion & mushroom, with dried oregano in the herb mix. I put the red paper flakes in water when separately steaming the broccoli.

ADVERTISEMENT