Turnip tops with sausage

Name: Turnip tops with sausage
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Broccoli rabe 2.2 lbs; Sausage spicy 1.1 lbs; Extra virgin olive oil 3 spoonfuls; Fresh chili pepper 1; Garlic 1 clove; Fine salt to taste

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568

Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Lactose Free

Energy Kcal 568
Carbohydrates g 2.9
of which sugars g 2.9
Protein g 20.4
Fats g 52.7
of which saturated fat g 18.53
Fiber g 2.5
Cholesterol mg 60
Sodium mg 1301

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Cime di rapa con salsiccia is just one of those Southern Italian dishes that screams celebration. Really. Over in Puglia, folks make a big deal out of this classic combo, especially during Christmas or any big family gathering. The star here is cime di rapa, kind of like broccoli rabe but with a stronger, tender bite. It has a bit of bitterness that pairs perfectly with spicy sausage. You start by boiling everything and then sauté it with garlic and chili pepper. I mean, it fills your kitchen with that mouthwatering smell of true authentic Italian cooking. And the sausage? Toss in those grilled chunks and the flavor becomes extra savory. You can see why it's a hit for fans of traditional Italian recipes or anyone craving a solid broccoli rabe and sausage recipe.

Thing is, there’s nothing fancy here—just good ingredients and a way of putting them together that's been around in Southern Italy forever. In Puglia, folks say no winter meal or holiday lunch is complete without it. It’s a dish where moist greens soak up all those spicy sausage juices. Those little bits of garlic and chili pepper give you pops of tangy heat in every bite. Plus, the sausage usually has that slightly crispy skin from the grill, making each mouthful a mix of tender greens and hearty meat. People might swap out the sausage depending on where they are, but that Italian sausage and greens combo? Always the main thing.

And look, what’s great is how this recipe works as an easy Italian dinner or fits in perfectly with a whole table of rustic Italian meals. Southern Italian cuisine is all about making the most out of simple stuff and getting big flavor, and this dish really shows that off. Even if you haven’t cooked with cime di rapa before, it's the kind of meal that makes you wanna try other recipes to keep getting that same cozy, golden flavor. For sure. Can't go wrong. You know?

How to prepare Turnip tops with sausage

To prepare turnip tops with sausage, start by cleaning the vegetables: wash the turnip tops well and remove the tougher stems and any damaged leaves, cut the leaves into pieces while keeping the tops whole (1-2). Blanch them for 5 minutes in salted boiling water 3 and drain well.

Meanwhile, cut the sausage into small pieces 4 and put it to brown in a non-stick pan 5, adding a couple of tablespoons of the turnip tops' cooking water after a few minutes 6.

Cook the sausages 7. Peel the garlic and slice the chili pepper 8. In a pan, place the extra virgin olive oil, add the halved garlic clove and sliced chili pepper. Brown the garlic and then add the boiled turnip tops, sauté for a few minutes 9, and finally, season with salt.
Serve the turnip tops with the crispy, hot sausage!