Best 6 Baked Polenta With Sausage Recipes

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Baked polenta with sausage is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a winter meal. It is made with creamy polenta, savory sausage, and a variety of vegetables. The polenta is cooked in a creamy sauce made with milk and chicken broth, and then it is topped with sausage, mushrooms, onions, and peppers. The dish is then baked until the sausage is cooked through and the polenta is golden brown.

This article provides two variations of baked polenta with sausage: a classic recipe and a vegetarian recipe. The classic recipe uses Italian sausage, while the vegetarian recipe uses a combination of mushrooms, zucchini, and bell peppers. Both recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.

In addition to the two main recipes, the article also includes a recipe for a simple tomato sauce that can be served with the polenta. The tomato sauce is made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, and it adds a delicious flavor to the dish.

Whether you are looking for a classic comfort food dish or a hearty vegetarian meal, baked polenta with sausage is a great option. With its creamy polenta, savory sausage, and a variety of vegetables, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

Let's cook with our recipes!

BAKED POLENTA WITH SAUSAGE AND ARTICHOKE HEARTS



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Here, the polenta is already made -- just bake this flavorful blend of sausage, artichokes and onions with it, and serve like a lasagna.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 white onion, thinly sliced
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3/4 cup marinated artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tube (18 ounces) prepared polenta, cut into 1/4-inch rounds
1/3 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup fresh parsley (optional), coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add onion and cook until softened, 5 minutes. Add sausage and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until browned, 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Remove skillet from heat and stir in artichokes; season with salt and pepper.
  • In a 2-quart baking dish, layer polenta rounds and spoonfuls of sausage mixture. Pour stock over top and bake until bubbling and polenta is pale golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 4 g

BAKED POLENTA WITH SAUSAGE



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Rich, tomato-based casserole made with sweet Italian sausage, baked in a polenta crust and topped with mozzarella cheese. This is a great substitution for your typical pasta dish. Serve with a green salad and a loaf of Italian bread - doesn't get much better than this!

Provided by COOKINGQUEEN75

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Polenta Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups water
1 cup milk
9 ¼ ounces instant polenta
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (3.5 ounce) links sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 cup sliced mushrooms
½ cup chopped onions
3 cloves garlic, diced
1 ½ cups dry white wine
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine water and milk in a large saucepan with polenta. Bring to a boil over high heat; add Parmesan cheese and butter. Stir constantly until thickened, about 3 minutes. Pour polenta into a large, round casserole dish, filling about 1 inch deep.
  • Heat olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage, mushrooms, onion, and garlic in the skillet until sausage is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Add wine, tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, Italian seasoning, and oregano; cook over medium heat for 30 minutes.
  • Pour tomato sauce mixture over polenta. Top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.3 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 1322.5 mg, Sugar 13.2 g

SAUSAGE POLENTA BAKE



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Polenta makes a tasty base for sausage in a tomato sauce in this casserole.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/4 cups yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups boiling water
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage
1/2 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 jar (24 ounces) garden-style spaghetti sauce
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine cornmeal and salt. Gradually add boiling water, whisking constantly. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from the heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese. , Spread polenta into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage in oil over medium heat for 5 minutes or until no longer pink; drain. Add spaghetti sauce; cook for 5 minutes or until heated through. , Spread over polenta; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake 12-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 887mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

POLENTA WITH SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups polenta
1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter
4 ounces grated Parmesan
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Two 28-ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes, hand-crushed
6 links Italian sausage, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3 bell peppers, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
Ricotta, for topping
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring 6 cups of water to a simmer and add the polenta. Cook over low heat, stirring often, 45 minutes. Stir in the butter, Parmesan and olive oil and keep warm.
  • Add the tomatoes, sausage, garlic, peppers, onion and crushed red pepper to a large cast-iron pot and simmer, 30 minutes. Serve sauce over polenta, topped with some ricotta and basil.

POLENTA WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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This recipe came from my mom, who brought it over from Europe. When I first made it, everyone wanted to know where I got the recipe. I've copied it numerous times for friends.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups water, divided
1 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound Italian sausage links
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine 1 cup water and cornmeal. In a saucepan, bring salt and remaining water to a boil. Slowly stir in cornmeal mixture. Reduce heat; cook for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the sausage and garlic over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Cool slightly. Cut sausage into 1-in. pieces; return to skillet. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste and parsley; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat., Spread half of the cornmeal mixture in a serving dish; top with half of the sausage mixture. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 1057mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

CHICKEN SAUSAGES WITH POLENTA



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I get a kick out of serving this chicken sausage dish-everyone's always on time for dinner when they know it's on the menu. -Angela Spengler, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 tube (1 pound) polenta, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 each medium green, sweet red and yellow peppers, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked Italian chicken sausage links, thinly sliced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Add polenta; cook 9-11 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Keep warm., Meanwhile, in another large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add peppers and onion; cook and stir until tender. Remove from pan., Add sausages to same pan; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until browned. Return pepper mixture to pan; heat through. Serve with polenta; sprinkle with cheese and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the polenta will taste. Look for fresh, flavorful sausage and vegetables.
  • Cook the polenta slowly: Polenta takes time to cook, so be patient. Don't rush the process or you will end up with a gummy mess.
  • Season the polenta well: Polenta is a blank canvas, so don't be afraid to add flavor. Use salt, pepper, garlic, herbs, and cheese to taste.
  • Let the polenta cool slightly before serving: This will help it to set and make it easier to cut.
  • Serve the polenta with your favorite toppings: Polenta is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of toppings. Some popular choices include sausage, vegetables, cheese, and eggs.

Conclusion:

Baked polenta with sausage is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover polenta. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give baked polenta with sausage a try. You won't be disappointed!

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