Entrees

Italian Sausages with Broccoli Rabe and Polenta

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

Instructions:

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

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