Best 7 Sausage Stew With Polenta Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and flavorful journey with our sausage stew and polenta recipes, a culinary symphony that combines the richness of sausage, the comforting warmth of stew, and the creamy delight of polenta. Embark on a culinary adventure with three distinct yet equally tantalizing variations: the classic Sausage and Bean Stew, the Smoked Sausage and Lentil Stew, and the Italian Sausage and Peppers Stew. Each recipe offers a unique blend of spices, textures, and flavors, promising a satisfying meal that will warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer the hearty simplicity of sausage and beans, the smoky depth of sausage and lentils, or the vibrant zest of Italian sausage and peppers, these stews are sure to gratify your cravings. Accompanied by creamy polenta, a versatile dish made from cornmeal, these stews transform into a complete and comforting meal that will leave you feeling satisfied and content. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on this culinary voyage together.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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

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.

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

SAUCY CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE OVER CREAMY PARMESAN POLENTA



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Saucy Chicken and Sausage over Creamy Parmesan Polenta - a true comfort meal if there ever was one. Delicious chicken and sausage in a spicy tomato sauce served over a creamy and cheesy polenta.

Provided by Joanna Cismaru

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
6 ounce chicken breast (boneless and skinless, cut into small bite size pieces (about 1 breast))
2 links Italian sausage (cut into 1 inch pieces)
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon dry oregano
1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium or dry white wine)
1 cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon hot sauce ((I used Frank's))
2 tablespoon butter (unsalted)
2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped for garnish)
1 cup cornmeal
4 to 4 1/2 cups water
1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
3 tablespoon butter (unsalted)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan or a Dutch oven heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes until the onion is soft and has become translucent. Add the chicken and sausage to the skillet, season with salt, pepper and oregano. Cook for about 10 minutes or until the chicken and sausage starts to brown.
  • Stir in the chicken broth or white wine and scrape up all the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook for 2 minutes then add the tomato sauce and hot sauce. Stir in the butter and taste for seasoning. Adjust as necessary.
  • Cook for 5 more minutes, remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley.
  • Add the cornmeal and 1 cup of water to a cast iron pot. Place the pot over medium to low heat and whisk. This will ensure there will be no lumps. Let the mixture come to a boil and you'll notice it will start to thicken as the cornmeal absorbs the water. Add another cup of water at a time, whisk and wait until the water has been absorbed. Repeat until you've used 4 to 4 1/2 cups of water and the cornmeal is cooked and doesn't taste raw. You will need to whisk occasionally but there's no need to hover over the pot while it's cooking.
  • Once the cornmeal is cooked through, remove from heat and stir in the remaining ingredients.
  • Serve by plating polenta, then topping it with the chicken and sausage stew.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 682 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 46 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Sodium 1295 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SAUSAGE STEW WITH POLENTA



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup olive oil
8 Italian sausages (about 2 1/2 pounds)
1 large red onion, peeled, halved, and cut into rounds
3 bay leaves
2 cloves garlic, skins removed and roughly chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 cups crushed canned tomatoes, juice reserved
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Egi Maccioni's Polenta

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add sausages, and cook, piercing with a fork to release the fat. Cook until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Carefully drain off excess fat.
  • Add the remaining olive oil, onion, and bay leaves to the sausages. Cook over medium heat until the onions are soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook until fragrant, 30 to 45 seconds. Add the white wine, and continue cooking until reduced, about 2 minutes more.
  • Add the tomatoes; cover. Cook, stirring often, until thick, about 30 minutes. If the sauce starts to stick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons water. Serve with polenta.

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 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.

Tips:

  • Sear the sausage for extra flavor: Browning the sausage before adding it to the stew gives it a delicious caramelized flavor. Do not overcrowd the pan when searing the sausage, or it will steam instead of brown.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe calls for carrots, celery, and onion, but you can add any vegetables you like. Some other good options include potatoes, parsnips, turnips, and green beans.
  • Choose a good quality broth: The broth is an important part of the stew, so use a good quality broth that is flavorful and has a rich taste. You can use chicken, beef, or vegetable broth, depending on your preference.
  • Simmer the stew for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and the meat to become tender. The longer you simmer the stew, the more flavorful it will be.
  • Serve the stew with polenta or crusty bread: Polenta is a great way to soak up all of the delicious sauce from the stew. Crusty bread is also a good option, and you can use it to sop up the sauce or to make a sandwich with the stew.

Conclusion:

Sausage stew with polenta is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your stew spicy or mild, vegetarian or meat-based, there is a recipe for sausage stew with polenta that you will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give sausage stew with polenta a try.

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