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Italian Sausages with Broccoli Rabe and Polenta

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Italian Sausages with Broccoli Rabe and Polenta

Serve roasted bell peppers and olives before this hearty entrée. Spoon sliced and sugared strawberries over ricotta cheesecake to complete the meal.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 servings; can be doubled

Ingredients

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 sweet or spicy Italian sausages
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 12-ounce bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2 of 24-ounce purchased basil-garlic-seasoned polenta roll
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add sausages. Cover skillet and cook until sausages are brown and cooked through, about 8 minutes per side. Transfer sausages to plate; tent with foil to keep warm. Add garlic to drippings in same skillet and stir 30 seconds. Add broccoli rabe and 1/2 cup broth. Cover skillet and cook until broccoli rabe is crisp-tender, about 8 minutes.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add polenta; mash with potato masher until smooth. Mix in remaining 1/2 cup broth and cheese. Simmer until polenta is warmed through, about 5 minutes. Season polenta with salt and pepper.

  2. Step 3

    Spoon polenta onto 2 plates. Top with sausages and broccoli rabe.

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