Broccoli Rabe in Extra Virgin Olive Oil

While they are delicious right out of the jar, their robust flavor make them the perfect ingredient in the traditional southern Italian “broccoli e salsiccia,” and orecchiette with broccoli rabe recipes. They also up the flavor profile of just about any simple pasta dish, and their bitterness and spice make them a great match for cured meat and smoked cheese, for a killer aperitivo platter or serious sandwich! And don’t waste the real extra virgin olive oil in the jar - drizzle it on bread or your pasta, it’s just as full of southern Italian flavor as the broccoli itself.