Best 6 Polenta With Pepper Onion Sauce Recipes

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Polenta is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is made from cornmeal and can be cooked in a variety of ways. This article features two delightful polenta recipes: one with a savory pepper and onion sauce, and the other with a sweet and tangy cranberry sauce. Both dishes are easy to make and packed with flavor.

The polenta with pepper and onion sauce is a hearty and comforting meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. The sauce is made with sautéed peppers, onions, and garlic, and it is simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce. The polenta is cooked until it is creamy and smooth, and it is then topped with the pepper and onion sauce. This dish can be served with a side of roasted vegetables or a salad.

The polenta with cranberry sauce is a lighter and more refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer brunch or lunch. The sauce is made with fresh cranberries, orange juice, and maple syrup, and it is simmered until it is thick and syrupy. The polenta is cooked until it is creamy and smooth, and it is then topped with the cranberry sauce. This dish can be served with a side of fresh fruit or yogurt.

No matter which way you choose to cook it, polenta is a delicious and versatile dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

SOFT POLENTA WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS



Soft Polenta with Roasted Red Peppers image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 1/2 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
1 1/2 cups polenta or coarsely ground yellow corn meal
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves, or scant 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated Spanish Manchego cheese
1 red bell pepper, roasted (see Note), and cut into 1/2 inch dice
1/2 small bunch cilantro, leaves only, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and saute, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes more, until its aroma is released.
  • Add the chicken stock, water, and salt to the pan and increase the heat to medium high. When the liquid is simmering, gradually sprinkle the polenta over in a very slow, thin stream, whisking constantly in the same direction until all the grains are incorporated and no lumps remain. Reduce the heat to very low. Switch to a wooden paddle and stir thoroughly every few minutes for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan and the grains of polenta have softened. Stir in the butter, thyme, pepper, and grated Manchego and remove from the heat. Spoon some polenta into each of 6 warmed shallow soup bowls and top with some of the roasted peppers and chopped cilantro.

POLENTA WITH PEPPER-ONION SAUCE



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds onions, diced
5 red, yellow or green peppers, cut in julienne strips
6 canned or fresh plum tomatoes, diced
6 tablespoons dry white wine
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup instant polenta
Salt to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in skillet large enough to hold all the vegetables and saute onions over medium heat until soft and brown.
  • Add peppers and cook until they begin to soften. Stir in tomatoes, wine and pepper. (Break up canned tomatoes with fingers as they are added). Cover and cook over medium-low heat until peppers are soft and mixture is medium thick.
  • Meanwhile, cook the polenta according to package directions and season with salt, if desired. To serve, spoon polenta onto dinner plates and top with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 340, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 20 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams

BREAKFAST POLENTA WITH SAUSAGE, ONION AND PEPPERS



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Provided by William Viets

Categories     Onion     Pepper     Pork     Breakfast     Sauté     Parmesan     Sausage     Cornmeal     Bon Appétit     Massachusetts

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 hot Italian sausages (about 8 ounces), casings removed
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 1/2 cups water
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter

Steps:

  • Butter 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. Sauté sausage in skillet over medium heat 8 minutes, breaking up sausage with fork. Add onion, bell pepper and oregano. Sauté until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Bring water to boil in medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in cornmeal. Reduce heat to medium-low; whisk until cornmeal is tender and very thick, about 7 minutes. Stir in cheese and sausage mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into prepared dish. Chill at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
  • Cut polenta into 2-inch squares. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté half of squares until brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to platter; tent with foil. Repeat with remaining butter and squares. Serve hot.

POLENTA AND VEGETABLES WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE



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Provided by Georgia Downard

Categories     Blender     Tomato     Broil     Roast     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Dinner     Lunch     Parmesan     Cornmeal     Asparagus     Eggplant     Bell Pepper     Healthy     Yellow Squash     Self

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup uncooked instant polenta
2/3 cup grated Parmesan, divided
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Vegetable oil cooking spray
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (or oregano) or 1 tablespoon dried
cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 asparagus stalks, ends trimmed
8 scallions, trimmed
2 small Japanese or Italian eggplants, trimmed and halved
1 medium-large yellow squash (about pound), cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices
1 cup cherry tomatoes
Sauce
1 jar (12 ounces) prepared roasted red peppers, drained
1/3 cup vegetable (or chicken) broth
1 large clove garlic, chopped
3 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, basil or parsley (plus extra for garnish)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a medium-sized heavy saucepan. Add polenta in a stream, whisking to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently, until thick, 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk in 1/3 cup Parmesan and season with cayenne and salt. Coat a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray. Transfer polenta to pie plate, smooth into an even layer and let cool 15 minutes. Heat broiler. Whisk garlic, thyme, lemon juice and oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Toss vegetables with dressing. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and arrange vegetables in 1 layer (or in 1 layer in a grill basket). Broil vegetables about 4 inches from heat until tender and slightly charred, 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Transfer to a platter. Combine all sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Sprinkle polenta with remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan. Broil polenta in pie plate until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes, then cut polenta into 8 triangles. Divide polenta among 4 plates. Top with vegetables, drizzle with sauce and sprinkle with chives. Serve any remaining sauce on the side.

POLENTA WITH PEPPERS



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Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 24 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 red pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 yellow pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 orange pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 green pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 shallot, peeled and finely chopped
8 ounces quick-cooking polenta
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
Baby basil leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Whisk together oil, vinegars and salt and pepper. Add peppers and shallot. Set aside to marinate.
  • Cook polenta according to package directions and stir in the cream and butter at the end. Season with salt and pepper. Immediately pour onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread evenly. Set aside to set and cool.
  • Cut rounds of polenta with a cookie cutter. Top with peppers and a basil leaf.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 72, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 85 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your polenta.
  • Don't overcook the polenta. It should be creamy and tender, but not mushy.
  • Season the polenta well. Use salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste.
  • Serve the polenta immediately. It's best when it's hot and fresh.
  • Get creative with your toppings. You can top the polenta with a variety of things, such as cheese, vegetables, meat, or sauce.

Conclusion:

Polenta is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's a great way to use up leftover cornmeal, and it's also a good source of fiber and nutrients. With a little creativity, you can make polenta into a dish that everyone will love.

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