Jun 08 2026
RestaurantsGirasoleCervellata Recipe

Cervellata Recipe

Inspired by Girasole
Time30m
Serves4

Homemade, hot and sweet Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, cannellini beans, EVOO, garlic

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the sausage

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the Italian sausage. Cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it up into smaller pieces as it cooks, about 8-10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Sauté the garlic

    Add minced garlic to the skillet with the sausage, and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Cook the broccoli rabe

    While the sausage is cooking, trim the ends of the broccoli rabe and chop it into smaller pieces. Once the garlic is fragrant, add the broccoli rabe to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is tender.

  4. 4

    Add cannellini beans

    Drain and rinse the cannellini beans, then add them to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until heated through.

  5. 5

    Season the dish

    Add red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to ensure everything is evenly coated and heated through.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil before serving. Enjoy your homemade Cervellata hot!

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