10-Minute Sausage Skillet with Cherry Tomatoes and Broccolini

 

1 T. olive oil

12 ounces fully cooked Italian sausage (about 4 links), sliced into 1/4″-thick coins

2 pints cherry tomatoes

2 garlic cloves, pressed or finely chopped

4 sprigs thyme

2 bunches broccolini (about 1 pound), trimmed, halved lengthwise

1/2 tsp. kosher salt

1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

3 T. unsalted butter, cubed

Crusty bread (for serving; optional)

 

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, garlic, and thyme, stir to combine, and cook, pressing down on some of the tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon to encourage bursting, 2 minutes. Add broccolini; season with salt and pepper. Cook, covered, 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted. Divide sausage mixture among plates. Serve with bread alongside, if desired.