Sausages With Broccoli

Submitted by MariaLuisa

"Good and pretty healthy, considering they're sausages. I serve this with roasted baby potatoes. It is from an Italian cookbook, but I can't remember which one!"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 3⁄4 lbs Italian sausage
• 1 1⁄4 lbs broccoli florets
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 shallots
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1⁄4 dried red chili, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 6 black olives, pitted

directions

1. Prick sausages, place in a single layer in a large frying pan, add cold water to 1/2 inch. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes, turning from time to time. If the water evaporates too rapidly, add a bit more.
2. Meanwhile, boil the broccoli in salted water for 4-5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
3. Pour off the fat from the skillet and wipe it out with a paper towel. Add the oil and brown the sausages briefly. Push them to one side and add the shallots, garlic and chile (or chile flakes). Cook for 3-4 minutes.
4. Add broth and lemon juice. Cook gently until reduced by half. Add broccoli and olives. Gently mix until heated through.
5. Serve and enjoy.