Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsFrank's Pizza NapoletanaSoulful Tuscan Recipe

Soulful Tuscan Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

House-made Italian sausage, wood roasted rapini panna, fior di latte, chili flakes, ricotta, Pecorino-Romano & chopped garlic in e.v.o.o.

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Ingredients

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Sausage

Method

Sausage Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Sausage

    In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Cook the Sausage

    Form the sausage mixture into small patties or crumbles. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add a little olive oil, and cook the sausage until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.

Rapini Panna Preparation

  1. 3

    Prepare the Rapini

    In a pot of boiling salted water, blanch the rapini for about 2-3 minutes until bright green. Drain and set aside.

  2. 4

    Make the Panna

    In a saucepan, heat heavy cream over medium heat. Add minced garlic, blanched rapini, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, then blend until smooth. Return to heat to keep warm.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Assemble the Dish

    On a serving plate, spread a generous amount of rapini panna. Top with cooked sausage, then sprinkle with fior di latte, ricotta, and Pecorino-Romano cheese.

  2. 6

    Finish with Garnish

    Sprinkle chopped garlic and chili flakes over the top, then drizzle with extra virgin olive oil before serving.

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