Sweet Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Meatballs – Rachael Ray

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