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

John Savage
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The polenta was a little too dry for me, but the sausage was delicious. I'll try adding more liquid to the polenta next time.


Njavwa Namwila
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add more spices next time.


Kasali Isaac
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The polenta was creamy and cheesy, and the sausage was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Saon Talukdar
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This recipe was delicious! The polenta was cooked perfectly and the sausage was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


mkazeminy
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This recipe is a keeper! The polenta was so creamy and flavorful, and the sausage added a nice savory touch. I also loved the crispy Parmesan crust on top. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


Tumi Mogaladi
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The polenta was a little too dry for me, but the sausage was delicious. I'll try adding more liquid to the polenta next time.


Emmanuel Peter
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add more spices next time.


Xhani Malik
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The polenta was creamy and cheesy, and the sausage was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Kazmi Syed
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This recipe was delicious! The polenta was cooked perfectly and the sausage was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


langraw mro
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I'm not usually a fan of polenta, but this recipe changed my mind! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the sausage added a nice savory touch. I will definitely be making this again.


sushila rokaya
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This recipe is a keeper! The polenta was so creamy and flavorful, and the sausage added a nice savory touch. I also loved the crispy Parmesan crust on top. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


Shah Saab
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The polenta was creamy and cheesy, and the sausage was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Nick Nicklikessonic
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The polenta was a little too dry for me, but the sausage was delicious. I'll try adding more liquid to the polenta next time.


Olwakhe Hloma
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add more spices next time.


Aarif Husen
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Just made this for dinner and it was amazing! The polenta was cooked perfectly and the sausage was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


shotodall gain
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Delicious! I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The polenta is so creamy and cheesy, and the sausage adds a nice spicy kick. I highly recommend this recipe!


Talal
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Easy to follow recipe that turned out great! I used Italian sausage and added some chopped spinach to the polenta. Served it with a side of marinara sauce and everyone loved it.


Akaz Akram
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the sausage added a nice savory touch. I also loved the crispy Parmesan crust on top. Will definitely be making this again!