Polenta with Butternut Squash, Sausage and Caramelized Onions Recipe

Name: Polenta with Butternut Squash, Sausage and Caramelized Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pounds Butternut Squash, Peeled And Cut Into Bite Size Pieces; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 4 whole Links Of Your Favorite Sausage (I Used Turkey); 1 whole Onion, Peeled And Sliced; 2 cloves Garlic, Peeled And Minced; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Thyme Leaves; 1 cup Cornmeal; 4- 1/2 cups Water; 2 Tablespoons Butter; Salt And Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1/2 pounds Butternut Squash, Peeled And Cut Into Bite Size Pieces
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
4 whole Links Of Your Favorite Sausage (I Used Turkey)
1 whole Onion, Peeled And Sliced
2 cloves Garlic, Peeled And Minced
1 Tablespoon Fresh Thyme Leaves
1 cup Cornmeal
4- 1/2 cups Water
2 Tablespoons Butter
Salt And Pepper, to taste

1
Start by placing the squash pieces in a microwave safe bowl.
2
Heat them in the microwave for 3 to 4 minutes or until they are tender.
3
Set aside.
4
Add half of the olive oil to a large skillet or cast iron pan and, on medium high heat, cook the sausage for about 10 minutes or until the meat is cooked through.
5
Remove the sausage from the pan, add the remaining olive oil along with the onions.
6
Cook on medium high heat, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes or until the onions are soft and lightly caramelized.
7
Add the garlic, squash and thyme to the pan and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the squash is also lightly caramelized.
8
Slice the sausage and return it to the pan to warm up.
9
Season to taste.
10
While the onions are cooking, add the cornmeal and water to a pot and cook on medium low heat, whisking frequently for about 15 minutes or until it has reached the consistency you like.
11
Stir in the butter and season with salt.
12
Spoon the polenta into serving bowls and top with the sausage, onion and squash mixture.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pounds Butternut Squash, Peeled And Cut Into Bite Size Pieces, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 4 whole Links Of Your Favorite Sausage (I Used Turkey), 1 whole Onion, Peeled And Sliced, and more.

Yes, Polenta with Butternut Squash, Sausage and Caramelized Onions 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.

Polenta with Butternut Squash, Sausage and Caramelized Onions

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