Mascarpone Polenta with Sausage and Peppers Recipe

Name: Mascarpone Polenta with Sausage and Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Sweet Italian Sausage Links; 1 whole Red Onion, Halved And Sliced Thin; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/4 cups Red Wine; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Sliced; 1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Sliced; 1/4 teaspoons Fennel; 4-⅔ cups Water; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1 cup Cornmeal; 1/2 cups Mascarpone Cheese; 2 Tablespoons Parmesan, Freshly Grated

Servings: persons

1 pound Sweet Italian Sausage Links
1 whole Red Onion, Halved And Sliced Thin
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1/4 cups Red Wine
1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Sliced
1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Sliced
1/4 teaspoons Fennel
4-⅔ cups Water
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 cup Cornmeal
1/2 cups Mascarpone Cheese
2 Tablespoons Parmesan, Freshly Grated

1
Sausage and Peppers:
2
In a skillet or saute pan, cook the sausage over medium heat until crispy and browned on all sides.
3
Remove, slice into half inch thick rounds and return to pan until cooked through.
4
Remove and set aside.
5
Over medium-high heat, saute the onion (adding olive oil if necessary) in the same pan the sausage cooked in.
6
When tender and fragrant, about 5 minutes, add the garlic and saute a minute more.
7
Add the wine to deglaze the pan, making sure to scrape up any browned bits.
8
Simmer until the wine has reduced by half.
9
Add the peppers and fennel cooking about 3 minutes more until the peppers are tender but still brightly colored.
10
Add salt and pepper to taste.
11
Serve atop a bed of mascarpone polenta.
12
Polenta:
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Add the 4 2/3 cup water and 1 teaspoon kosher salt to a medium sized saucepan.
14
Bring to a rolling boil and add the cornmeal, whisking to break up any lumps.
15
Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring periodically.
16
Remove from heat, stir in the mascarpone and parmesan.
17
Serve immediately.

170

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* 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: 1 pound Sweet Italian Sausage Links, 1 whole Red Onion, Halved And Sliced Thin, 3 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1/4 cups Red Wine, and more.

Yes, Mascarpone Polenta with Sausage and Peppers 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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Mascarpone Polenta with Sausage and Peppers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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