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Sweet Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Meatballs
Rachael Ray

Sweet Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Meatballs

This recipe originally appeared on the Rachael Ray Show. For more recipes and videos from the show visit RachaelRayShow.com.

This recipe originally appeared on the Rachael Ray Show. For more recipes and videos from the show visit RachaelRayShow.com.

Ingredients

  • Salt
  • 1 bunch broccoli rabe/Rapini, trimmed of tough ends
  • 1 1/2 pounds (6 links) sweet Italian sausage with fennel seed, casings removed
  • 1 cup homemade breadcrumbs, moistened with whole milk
  • 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • A handful parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 4 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
  • 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 2 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Bring a few inches of water to a boil in a deep skillet or pot. Salt water, add broccoli rabe and cook 4-5 minutes. Drain, cool and chop. Place sausage in a bowl. Squeeze excess liquid from the breadcrumbs then add to sausage along with the chopped broccoli rabe, egg yolks, parsley, lemon zest, garlic, grated cheese and EVOO. Use a small scoop to form 2-inch meatballs, arranging them on the parchment-lined sheet as you go. Transfer to oven and roast to golden and cooked through, about 15-18 minutes.

Ingredients

  • Salt
  • 1 bunch broccoli rabe/Rapini, trimmed of tough ends
  • 1 1/2 pounds (6 links) sweet Italian sausage with fennel seed, casings removed
  • 1 cup homemade breadcrumbs, moistened with whole milk
  • 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • A handful parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 4 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
  • 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 2 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.

Bring a few inches of water to a boil in a deep skillet or pot. Salt water, add broccoli rabe and cook 4-5 minutes. Drain, cool and chop.

Place sausage in a bowl. Squeeze excess liquid from the breadcrumbs then add to sausage along with the chopped broccoli rabe, egg yolks, parsley, lemon zest, garlic, grated cheese and EVOO. Use a small scoop to form 2-inch meatballs, arranging them on the parchment-lined sheet as you go. Transfer to oven and roast to golden and cooked through, about 15-18 minutes.

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