- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 4 (3.5 ounce) links hot Italian sausage, casings removed
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 dash red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
- Fill a large pot with chicken broth and 1 cup water; add broccoli rabe. Bring to a boil and cook until nearly tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook, stirring to break into small pieces, until crumbly and browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broccoli rabe, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook until broccoli rabe is tender, about 3 minutes more.