Hearty Polenta and Sausage Recipe

Name: Hearty Polenta and Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Olive oil spray; 1/2 cup dry polenta; 1 1/2 cups broth (beef, chicken, or vegetable) or water; 4 to 8 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried basil, or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh; 2 or 3 spicy sausages, fresh or frozen (1/2 to 3/4 pound); 4 to 8 mushrooms, sliced; 1/2 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced into strips; 1 carrot, sliced into coins; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; One 10-ounce package frozen spinach, or 2 large handfuls fresh; 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Servings: persons

Olive oil spray
1/2 cup dry polenta
1 1/2 cups broth (beef, chicken, or vegetable) or water
4 to 8 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil, or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh
2 or 3 spicy sausages, fresh or frozen (1/2 to 3/4 pound)
4 to 8 mushrooms, sliced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced into strips
1 carrot, sliced into coins
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 10-ounce package frozen spinach, or 2 large handfuls fresh
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, optional

1
Preheat the oven to 450F.
2
Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with olive oil.
3
Pour the polenta in the bottom of the pot and add the liquid.
4
Stir to smooth the grains into an even layer, then sprinkle in a large pinch of the garlic and basil.
5
Add the sausages, followed by the mushrooms, bell pepper, and carrot.
6
Sprinkle another large pinch of garlic and basil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
7
Add the spinach and the rest of the garlic and basil.
8
Cover and bake for 45 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven.
9
Serve immediately with grated Parmesan, if desired.
10
Calories: 414
11
Protein: 23g
12
Carbohydrates: 34g
13
Fat: 21g
14
Cholesterol: 47mg
15
Sodium: 689mg
16
Fiber: 2g

239

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Olive oil spray, 1/2 cup dry polenta, 1 1/2 cups broth (beef, chicken, or vegetable) or water, 4 to 8 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Hearty Polenta and 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.

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Hearty Polenta and Sausage

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Variations & substitutions

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