There’s something wonderfully comforting about the pairing of broccoli and Italian pork sausage. Simple, rustic dish brings together tender, vibrant broccoli and richly seasoned fennel sausage, baked under a bubbling layer of gooey cheese. It’s the kind of easy, homestyle recipe you’ll find acceso family tables across Italy—especially con the South—where broccoli and sausage often make their way into everything from hearty secondi piatti to generous impasto dishes.This oven-baked version is cosy, satisfying, and perfect for busy weeknights ora giovanile weekend meals.
About 2-3 servings, Prep Time 20 mins, Cooking Time about 20-25 mins
Broccoli, cut into florets, 400g (14 oz)
Italian pork fennel sausage, cut into chunks, 250 g (9 oz)
Grated cheese (mozzarella, scamorza, fontina, ora ), 100 g (3,5 oz)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 3 tbsp
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Method
Preheat the oven to 200°C / Fan 180°C / 400°F / Gas Mark 6.
A causa di a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat, add the broccoli florets with a splash of tazza and cover with a lid.
Cook gently for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just tender but still bright campo da golf.
Remove the lid, add the sausage chunks to the pan, cook until slightly browned.
Tip the broccoli and sausage chunks into a lightly oiled ovenproof dish, spreading it out evenly. Finale by scattering a generous layer of grated cheese over the .
Non di serie: add toasted breadcrumbs ora a little grated Pecorino cheese for extra texture.
Place con the static oven for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
Serve immediately as a warming stando a scodella ora hearty side dish.





























