Description
Polenta with Sausage is a comforting Italian dish with creamy polenta topped with savory sausage and a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup coarse polenta (or instant polenta)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh basil and parsley, for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Polenta: In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Slowly whisk in the polenta. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, until thick and creamy, about 20-25 minutes (or according to package instructions for instant polenta).
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, add diced onion and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Combine: Slice the cooked sausage and add it to the tomato sauce. Stir to combine and heat through.
- Serve: Spoon the polenta onto plates, top with sausage and sauce. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
Notes
For a creamier polenta, you can stir in a bit of butter or cream just before serving.
Adjust the seasoning of the tomato sauce to taste, adding more salt, pepper, or even a pinch of sugar if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 20g