Italian Cottage Pie #Ragu Recipe

Name: Italian Cottage Pie #Ragu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb hot Italian sausage; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large red pepper, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 2 teaspoons dry oregano; 2 teaspoons salt, divided use; 1 medium zucchini, quartered and sliced; 2 cups Ragu Pasta Sauce (marinara sauce); 16 ounces frozen cauliflower florets; 4 cups water; 1 cup instant polenta; 4 ounces goat cheese; ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb hot Italian sausage
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large red pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons dry oregano
2 teaspoons salt, divided use
1 medium zucchini, quartered and sliced
2 cups Ragu Pasta Sauce (marinara sauce)
16 ounces frozen cauliflower florets
4 cups water
1 cup instant polenta
4 ounces goat cheese
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese

1
Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Grill or fry sausage over med heat until thoroughly cooked; cut into bite-sized pieces.
2
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil.
3
Add red pepper, onions and garlic; sprinkle with oregano and 1 teaspoon salt.
4
Cook for about 5 minutes or until softened.
5
Stir in zucchini, sausage and pasta sauce.
6
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
7
Place cauliflower in a large microwave-safe bowl.
8
Cook on high power of microwave for about 8 minutes or until very tender.
9
Place in food processor and puree until smooth and creamy.
10
In medium saucepan, bring water and 1 teaspoon salt to boil.
11
Reduce to a simmer and slowly whisk in polenta.
12
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly for 3-5 minutes or until polenta thickens and starts to pull away from the sides of the pot.
13
Stir in goat cheese until melted, then stir in cauliflower.
14
Spread polenta mixture over the stew in the skillet.
15
Sprinkle top with parmesan cheese.
16
Place skillet on baking tray; bake for about 40 minutes or until bubbly and starting to brown.
17
For extra browning, turn on broiler for 3-5 minutes.
18
Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

702

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb hot Italian sausage, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large red pepper, chopped, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Italian Cottage Pie #Ragu falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Cottage Pie #Ragu

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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