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Fennel Sausage with Broccoli Rabe and Lemon

Fennel Sausage with Broccoli Rabe and Lemon pairs peppery, pleasantly bitter greens with juicy sausage, mellow garlic, and a bright squeeze of citrus. The contrast of richness and tang makes each bite balanced and lively, perfect for a weeknight dinner or piled into warm, crusty bread for a hearty lunch.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook30 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Fennel Sausage with Broccoli Rabe and Lemon
  1. 1

    Add the broccoli rabe and salt to a large pot of boiling water.

  2. 2

    Cook for 12 minutes, or until the stems are tender.

  3. 3

    Drain, keeping 1 cup of the cooking liquid.

  4. 4

    Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, and cook the sausage for 10 minutes, or until evenly browned.

  5. 5

    Remove the sausage from the saucepan.

  6. 6

    Stir the garlic into the saucepan and cook for about 30 seconds.

  7. 7

    Add the broccoli rabe and the reserved cup of liquid to the pan, and mix in 1/2 the lemon juice.

  8. 8

    Return the sausage to the pan and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes.

  9. 9

    Stir in the remaining olive oil and lemon juice before serving.