Best 12 Polenta And Sausages Polenta Alla Spianatora Recipes

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**Polenta and Sausages (Polenta alla Spianatora): A Rustic Italian Dish**

Polenta and sausages is a classic Italian dish that is simple to make and packed with flavor. It is a hearty and comforting meal that is perfect for a cold winter night. The dish consists of creamy polenta topped with savory sausages and a rich tomato sauce. The polenta is made from cornmeal and is cooked until it is thick and creamy. The sausages are typically Italian sausage, which is a spicy and flavorful sausage that is made from pork or beef. The tomato sauce is made from fresh tomatoes, garlic, and herbs. This dish is a great way to use up leftover polenta, and it is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. In this article, you'll find three different recipes for polenta and sausages, so you can find the one that best suits your taste.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CREAMY SLOW-COOKER POLENTA WITH SAUSAGES



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The key to creamy polenta is a relatively high ratio of liquid to dried polenta: about five to one, instead of the more standard four to one. But the more liquid you use, the longer it will take the polenta to absorb it. That's why the best polenta is made in a slow cooker, where the dried corn can gently hydrate all day, with no stirring or worrying about clumps or molten splatters. In this recipe, the polenta is cooked with marinara (which is part of the liquid) and roasted red peppers. Then it's topped with quick-roasted sausages and sizzled capers and pepperoncini. If you are feeding spice-adverse kids, leave off the pepperoncini.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     sausages, vegetables, main course

Time 6h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups dried polenta (not quick-cooking)
1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
1 (32-ounce) jar good-quality marinara sauce
5 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for the sausages
Leaves from 2 sprigs fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt
6 raw hot or sweet Italian sausages (pork, turkey, chicken or vegan)
1 (3.5-ounce) jar capers, drained
1/3 cup drained, pickled sliced pepperoncini, banana peppers or cherry peppers
3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Whisk together the polenta, roasted red peppers, marinara, garlic, olive oil, oregano, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon salt in a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker. Whisk in 5 1/2 cups of water. Cook on low for 6 hours. (The polenta will keep very well on warm.)
  • About 10 or 15 minutes before you want to eat, heat the oven to 450 degrees. Lightly coat an oven-safe skillet with olive oil, and roast the sausages in the skillet in the oven until sizzling and browned, about 10 minutes. Remove the skillet and put it over medium-high heat on the stovetop. Add a little more oil if the pan is relatively dry. Add the capers and pepperoncini to the hot skillet with the sausages, and let the capers pop, 1 or 2 minutes. Turn off the heat.
  • Stir the Parmesan into the polenta. The polenta will continue to firm up as it cools; stir in a few tablespoons of water if you would like it to be looser. Serve the polenta in shallow bowls topped with sausages, capers and pepperoncini. Pass more Parmesan at the table.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND POLENTA BITES



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h25m

Yield 24 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound hot or sweet Italian sausage links
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 red bell peppers, diced
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
24 saltine crackers
1 1/2 tablespoons scallions, sliced on an angle

Steps:

  • Cook sausage with oil in a hot saute pan until done. This may take about 45 minutes. Remove from pan. Let sausage rest 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into about 2 dozen slices. In same pan, gently cook red bell peppers until tender and drain well.
  • While the sausage is cooking, begin the polenta. Combine chicken stock and cream in a large heavy saucepan. Heat to a gentle boil over medium heat, being careful not to burn. While whisking constantly, gradually add the cornmeal in a thin stream. Once cornmeal is incorporated, keep heat low and continue to whisk until mixture is slightly thickened and creamy. Stir in butter and cooked red bell peppers. Season with salt and pepper, if needed.
  • Spoon a small amount of polenta on each saltine cracker and then a slice of sausage. Then add 1/8 teaspoon polenta on top of the sausage slice and garnish with 1 or 2 slices of scallions.

CREAMY POLENTA WITH PARMESAN AND SAUSAGE



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Polenta is such a natural base for so many savory foods - more flavorful than either pasta or mashed potatoes, but somehow just as forgiving - that it's hard to pick a favorite topping. Having said that, I know what mine is: sausage. The fatty succulence of a banger combined with the lean graininess of the cornmeal is somehow perfect.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 good-quality sweet Italian sausages
1 cup medium-to-coarse cornmeal
Salt
1/2 to 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
2 tablespoons butter
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add sausages and cook, turning occasionally, until well browned on all sides and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, put cornmeal in a medium saucepan along with 1 cup water and whisk well to make a slurry; continue whisking mixture to eliminate any lumps. Put pan over medium-high heat, sprinkle with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook, whisking frequently and adding water as needed to keep mixture loose and free of lumps, between 3 and 4 more cups. If mixture becomes too thick, simply add a bit more water; consistency should be similar to sour cream's.
  • Polenta will be done in 15 to 30 minutes, depending on grind. Add cheese and butter. Taste and add salt, if necessary, and lots of pepper; serve topped with sausages.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 731, UnsaturatedFat 30 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 54 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Sodium 1121 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

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

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.

ONE-SKILLET SAUSAGE AND POLENTA PARMESAN



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 17-ounce tube prepared polenta, sliced into 8 rounds
8 ounces sweet or hot Italian sausage, casings removed
6 ounces cremini mushrooms, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 28-ounce can whole plum tomatoes, crushed by hand
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for topping (see Cook's Note)
8 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the polenta and fry until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add the sausage to the skillet and cook, stirring and breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until just browned, about 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they soften, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley.
  • Arrange the polenta rounds in the skillet on top of the sauce. Place the mozzarella slices over the polenta and sprinkle with the parmesan. Broil until the cheese is browned and bubbling, about 3 minutes. Top with more parsley and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 629, Fat 40 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Cholesterol 90 milligrams, Sodium 2,290 milligrams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 26 grams

CHEESY POLENTA WITH SAUSAGE RAGOUT



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Creamy and hearty, polenta makes a great alternative to mashed potatoes or pasta- serve topped with a tomato-based sauce flavoured with rosemary

Provided by Katy Greenwood

Categories     Main course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion , chopped
1 garlic clove , finely chopped
6 pork sausages , skins removed
400g can chopped tomato
200ml chicken stock
1 tbsp tomato purée
4 rosemary sprigs, chopped
200g instant polenta (available from larger supermarkets and Holland & Barrett)
100g smoked cheese , grated

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large casserole dish over a medium-high heat and cook the onion and garlic for a few mins. Stir in the sausages, breaking them up into small pieces as you go, and cook for another 8-9 mins. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, stock, purée and most of the rosemary. Bring to a simmer and cook for another 8-10 mins or until the mixture is thickened. Season to taste.
  • Meanwhile, make up the polenta following pack instructions. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese, with some seasoning. Spoon the polenta onto 4 plates, then top with the ragout and a sprinkling of the remaining rosemary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Fat 31 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 53 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 3.1 milligram of sodium

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.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE WITH POLENTA



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This turkey and broccoli mixture over polenta is quick, easy and tastes great. Nutritious and delicious, it makes a comforting meal on a weeknight. -Mary Bilyeu of Ann Arbor, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (19-1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1/2 cup chopped red onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
2-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cans (15 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons prepared pesto
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup cornmeal
Shaved Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in broccoli. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5-7 minutes or until broccoli is tender. , Stir in the tomatoes, pesto, pepper flakes and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, for polenta, bring broth to a boil in a small heavy saucepan. Reduce heat to a gentle boil; slowly whisk in cornmeal. Continue stirring for 10-12 minutes or until polenta is thickened and has a smooth texture. Serve with sausage mixture. Garnish with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 1131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

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

POLENTA WITH SAUSAGE AND TOMATO SAUCE



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces whole onion or 7 ounces ready-cut (1 2/3 cups)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 large clove garlic
6 ounces low-fat chicken or turkey sausage
8 ounces zucchini
14 ounces no-salt-added tomato puree
3 ounces no-salt-added tomato paste
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon sugar
Freshly ground whole black pepper to taste
2 1/4 cups no-salt-added chicken stock
1 ounce Parmigiano Reggiano
8 tablespoons fine-ground cornmeal

Steps:

  • Chop whole onion and saute in hot oil in large nonstick pan.
  • Mince garlic and add, cooking until onion begins to soften.
  • Remove sausage from casing and crumble into pan; brown on all sides.
  • Wash, trim and cube zucchini; add to pan and continue to cook until zucchini begins to take on color, about 2 minutes.
  • Add tomato puree, tomato paste, wine, oregano, thyme, sugar and pepper; stir well, and cook over medium-low heat while preparing the polenta.
  • Bring chicken stock to boil for polenta in covered pot.
  • Grate cheese coarsely.
  • Slowly stir cornmeal into boiling stock, and cook until mixture thickens to a soft mush. Remove from heat.
  • Serve polenta topped with sausage-tomato sauce, sprinkled with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 712, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 88 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 1813 milligrams, Sugar 30 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use the right polenta. For this recipe, you'll need fine-ground polenta, also known as polenta bramata or fioretto. Coarse-ground polenta will take too long to cook and will not have the right texture.
  • Bring the liquid to a boil before adding the polenta. This will help to prevent the polenta from clumping.
  • Stir the polenta constantly while it cooks. This will help to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot and burning.
  • Cook the polenta until it is thick and creamy. This should take about 15-20 minutes.
  • Season the polenta with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the polenta with your favorite toppings. Some popular choices include sausages, mushrooms, cheese, and tomato sauce.

Conclusion:

Polenta is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a hearty and filling meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. With a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious polenta dish that your whole family will love.

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