10 Andy Boy Broccoli Rabe stalks
1 medium loaf of bread chopped into 1" cubes (8 cups)
4 tbsp butter
1 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1½ cups diced onion
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
10 fresh sage leaves, chopped
1 tbsp fresh chopped thyme
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
1½ cups broth
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 1 hr 35 min
Serving Size: 4-6 oz
1 Preheat the oven to 350º F. Spread the chopped bread onto a baking sheet, place into the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the bread is crispy. Leave the oven set to 350º F.
2 While the bread is baking, bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the broccoli rabe and boil for 3 minutes. Remove from the water and submerge the broccoli rabe into an ice water bath for 2 minutes. Drain, then chop into bite-size pieces.
3 In a large frying pan, heat the butter on medium. Add the sausage, onions, celery, mushrooms, sage, and thyme, breaking up the meat into small pieces as you cook. Sauté until the vegetables are soft and the sausage is cooked through. Add the broccoli rabe to the sausage mixture and combine. Season with salt and pepper.
4 In a 13 x 9" rectangular pan, combine the bread with the broccoli rabe sausage mixture. Pour in the broth and combine. Cover the pan with tin foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the tin foil and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes until the bread is crunchy and the filling is moist. Remove from the oven and serve warm.
Tip: The stuffing can be made the night before and then reheated in the oven at 350º F for 15 minutes before serving. Can be stored in the fridge covered for up to 5 days.
To learn more about Broccoli Rabe, visit D’Arrigo New York at www.darrigony.com and D’Arrigo California at www.andyboy.com
