Garlic Polenta With Sausage Recipe

Name: Garlic Polenta With Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb mild Italian sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces; 14 lb pancetta or 14 lb bacon, cut up; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped; 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped; 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; ½ cup dry red wine; ½ cup water; salt and pepper; 1 bay leaf; 3 cups water; 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 1 cup cold water; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 teaspoons minced garlic

Servings: persons

1 lb mild Italian sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces
14 lb pancetta or 14 lb bacon, cut up
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
½ cup dry red wine
½ cup water
salt and pepper
1 bay leaf
3 cups water
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup cold water
1 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons minced garlic

1
In large skillet cook sausage, pancetta or bacon, onion, garlic, green pepper and carrot for about 15 minutes or until meat is browned and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
2
Drain off fat.
3
Stir in undrained tomatoes, wine, water, bay leaf and salt and pepper.
4
Simmer gently, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes or until desired consistency, stirring occasionally.
5
Discard bay leaf.
6
Serve sauce over garlic polenta.
7
For polenta: In a 2 quart saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a rolling boil.
8
Meanwhile, combine cornmeal, cold water, salt and garlic.
9
Slowly pour cornmeal mixture into boiling water, stirring constantly.
10
Return just to boiling, reduce heat to low.
11
Cook, covered (bubbles will pop, so be careful), stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes or until thick.
12
Serve with above sauce.

8746

kcal

Calories

667

Fat

Carbs

593

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb mild Italian sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces, 14 lb pancetta or 14 lb bacon, cut up, 1 small onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Garlic Polenta With Sausage falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Garlic Polenta With Sausage

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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