Italian Sausage & Rapini Recipe
Make Italian Sausage & Rapini Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Rapini
Rinse the rapini under cold water and trim off the tough ends. Blanch in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes, then drain and immerse in ice water to stop the cooking. Once cooled, chop into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Prepare the Sausage
Remove the casing from the Italian sausage and break it into small pieces.
Cooking
- 3
Cook the Sausage
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes, breaking them up into smaller pieces with a spatula.
- 4
Add Garlic and Spice
Once the sausage is cooked, add the minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
- 5
Combine with Rapini
Add the blanched rapini to the skillet, stirring well to combine. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the rapini is heated through and tender.
Serving
- 6
Plate and Serve
Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and lemon zest if desired.