POLENTA & SAUSAGE STUFFED PEPPER GONDOLAS #RAGU

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Polenta & Sausage Stuffed Pepper Gondolas #Ragu image

Ragú® Recipe Contest Entry. A savory stuffed pepper gondola floating on a Spicy Italian Style Ragu and served with long Fusillli 200 pasta that makes a lovely dinner presentation for two or more as this recipe is easily doubled or tripled.

Provided by Timothy F.

Categories     Sauces

Time 50m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
1 green pepper (four lobed)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 cup dried polenta
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup crumbled feta
2 sweet sausages, and
2 hot sausages
1 (24 ounce) jar ragu Ragú® Pasta Sauce, Spicy Italian
4 ounces long fusilli 200 pasta
pecorino romano cheese, for topping
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F and place a pot with a gallon of water on high heat. Add 1 tablespoon salt and 1 tablespoon olive oil to the water and cover.
  • Cut the four lobed green pepper in half through the stem to the base and carefully remove the seeds to protect the integrity of the pepper. Use a paring knife or scissors to remove the stem. rub a teaspoon of olive oil and italian seasoning on the pepper halves inside and out and place open side down on a cookie sheet. Place in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
  • While the pepper is cooking, heat 2 cups of chicken broth to boiling in a saucepan. Add the polenta and whisk in until smooth. Stir in the crumbled feta and set aside.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to hot and grill sausages until done. Slice sausages on a bias.
  • Remove tender-crisp peppers from the oven, turn over and fill halfway with polenta mixture. Top the polenta with sausages and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Place back into oven until cheese is melted.
  • Heat Ragu pasta sauce and ladle some onto two plates. "Float" pepper gondolas onto the Ragu sauce.
  • Place long fusilli 200 pasta into boiling water, uncovered until al dente, 8 to 11 minutes. Strain and place on plate. ladles on some Ragu pasta sauce and top with pecorino romano cheese. Serve with a side salad if desired.

Gerald Kekeletso Ntsinya Ntsinya
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Overall, I thought these gondolas were a great recipe. They were easy to make and turned out delicious.


Penelope Davis
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I had some trouble getting the gondolas to hold their shape. I think I might have overcooked the polenta.


Cindy Harrod
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These gondolas were absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making them again and again.


Laswel Mollel
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I thought the gondolas were a bit too heavy. I might try using a lighter cheese next time.


stephen Najar-Marez
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These gondolas were a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Nnenna Ogbonna
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A unique and tasty twist on stuffed peppers.


francisco munoz
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I wasn't sure what to expect, but these gondolas were really good. I will definitely be making them again.


Ameer Hanzala
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These gondolas were perfect for a party. I made them ahead of time and they reheated well.


The Awakened One
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I thought the gondolas were a bit bland. I added some extra spices to the filling.


sananayaka sumanawathi
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This recipe was a great way to use up leftover polenta.


Sadasilu Eshan
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I would make this again.


Sohail afridi
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Not bad for a weeknight meal.


Elizabeth Nuevo
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Easy and delicious!


Daniel Shankles
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These gondolas were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Chaudhary Naveed Ahmed
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I thought the gondolas were just okay. I wasn't a big fan of the polenta.


Billy Huteson
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These gondolas were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth the effort. They were a big hit at my dinner party.


Shitol Moni
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The gondolas were easy to make and turned out great! I served them with a side of marinara sauce.


dlin dlin12
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I had a lot of fun making these gondolas with my kids. They loved helping me fill and fold them.


Involve Absolve
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I thought the gondolas were a bit dry, but the filling was delicious. Next time I will try adding more liquid to the polenta.


nazrul kobi
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These polenta gondolas were a hit! The sausage and pepper filling was flavorful and the polenta was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making these again.