Italian Sausages With Broccoli Rabe And Polenta

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 sweet or spicy Italian sausages
• 2 large garlic cloves minced
• 1 bunch broccoli rabe - (12 oz) trimmed
• 1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
• 1/2 purchased 24-oz basil-garlic-seasoned
• polenta roll
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

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.

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.

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

This recipe yields 2 servings; can be doubled.