POLENTA CASSEROLE WITH SAUTEED BELL PEPPERS AND SAUSAGE

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From Cook's Illustrated 'Cover and Bake' cookbook, but I found it on Salt Lake City Desert News website --Sounds good. I know the original recipe calls for from scratch polenta, but this sounds easier. Not sure about cooking time.

Provided by Japanese Delight

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (24 ounce) package ready-cooked polenta (or more if you want a thicker layer of polenta)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded and sliced into 1/4-inch thick strips
1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced
salt
1 1/2 lbs sweet Italian sausage, removed from its casing
6 medium garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves (or about 2/3 teaspoon dried)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
ground black pepper
2 ounces asiago cheese, grated (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Slice the polenta in half-inch slices and cover the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish. Press together to make one layer.
  • Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add peppers, onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook until peppers are soft, about 5 minutes. Add sausage and cook until the meat loses its raw color, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, thyme and red pepper flakes, cook about 1 minute.
  • Add tomatoes and juice; bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Take off heat and stir in the vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spread sausage mixture evenly over the polenta and sprinkle with cheese. Bake in middle rack of oven until the polenta is heated through, about 20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley before serving. Serves 6 to 8.

Md hozrot Ali
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This polenta casserole was a bit bland for my taste.


Anika Worthington
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I would definitely recommend this polenta casserole recipe.


Rajeesh 123
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This polenta casserole was easy to make and very flavorful.


Chanuka Manage
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I made this polenta casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success!


Jeewan Lama
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This polenta casserole was delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


mazahar mazahar
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I loved this polenta casserole! It was creamy and flavorful, and the bell peppers and sausage added a nice touch.


Khan Faruk
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This polenta casserole was easy to make and very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Athar Bagwaya
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I made this polenta casserole for dinner last night and it was a big hit! My husband and kids loved it. It was easy to make and very flavorful.


Nadege Baron
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This polenta casserole was delicious! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the bell peppers and sausage added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


PES 2
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I made this polenta casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Sister Sewaa
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This polenta casserole was a hit with my family! The bell peppers and sausage added a nice flavor and texture, and the polenta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.