Polenta with Sausage and Asiago

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400F.

2. 2

   Butter 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish.

3. 3

   Grate enough Asiago cheese to measure 1/4 cup.

4. 4

   Cut remaining cheese into 1/2-inch dice.

5. 5

   Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.

6. 6

   Add pancetta and stir until golden, about 3 minutes.

7. 7

   Add salami and stir 1 minute.

8. 8

   Transfer pancetta mixture and pan drippings to bowl.

9. 9

   Add sausages to same skillet; saute until cooked through, breaking up with back of spoon, about 8 minutes.

10. 10

    Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to paper towels to drain.

11. 11

    Bring 7 cups water to boil in heavy large saucepan.

12. 12

    Gradually whisk in cornmeal.

13. 13

    Reduce heat to low; cook until polenta thickens and starts to pull away from sides of pan, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes.

14. 14

    Stir in pancetta mixture, diced Asiago cheese and 2 tablespoons butter.

15. 15

    Transfer polenta to prepared baking dish.

16. 16

    Arrange sausage over polenta; sprinkle with grated Asiago.

17. 17

    Bake until polenta is set and cheese melts, about 25 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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