Active Time

　　30 min

　　Total Time

　　30 min

　　

Ingredients

Makes 8 servings

　　3 pounds broccoli rabe (about 3 medium bunches), trimmed

　　1 1/2 pounds sweet Italian sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces

　　5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

　　5 garlic cloves, chopped

　　

Step 1

Cut broccoli rabe into 3-inch-long pieces. Cook in a large pot of boiling salted water (3 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water), uncovered, until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain, then rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Squeeze out excess water from handfuls of broccoli rabe.

　　

Step 2

Meanwhile, preheat broiler.

　　

Step 3

Broil sausage in a 4-sided sheet pan 3 to 4 inches from heat, turning occasionally, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Keep warm, covered.

　　

Step 4

While sausage broils, heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then cook garlic, stirring, until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute.

　　

Step 5

Separate broccoli rabe, then sauté in garlic oil until coated with oil and heated through, about 4 minutes. Stir in sausage.

　　Cook' note:

　　Broccoli rabe can be cooked 1 day ahead and chilled.