Sausage and Clams With Polenta Recipe

Name: Sausage and Clams With Polenta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup instant polenta; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, sliced; 1 bunch broccoli rabe, florets chopped, or 1/2 head escarole, chopped; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 3/4 pound hot or sweet Italian sausages, cut into chunks; 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved; 3/4 cup dry white wine; 16 littleneck clams, scrubbed; Chopped fresh parsley, for topping (optional)

Servings: persons

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Cook the polenta as the label directs; keep warm.
2
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
3
Add the garlic and broccoli rabe, season with salt and pepper and cook until the broccoli rabe is slightly tender, about 6 minutes.
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Transfer to a plate.
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Add the sausage to the pot and cook until just brown, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5 minutes.
6
Add the tomatoes and cook until soft, about 2 minutes.
7
Add the wine, bring to a boil and cook 3 minutes.
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Add the clams; cover and cook over medium-high heat until the clams open, 5 to 7 minutes (discard any that do not open).
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Return the broccoli rabe to the pot and season with salt and pepper.
10
Divide the polenta among bowls and top with the sausage-clam mixture and cooking liquid.
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Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.
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Per serving: Calories 468; Fat 15 g (Saturated 4 g); Cholesterol 45 mg; Sodium 676 mg; Carbohydrate 49 g; Fiber 5 g; Protein 30 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup instant polenta, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, sliced, 1 bunch broccoli rabe, florets chopped, or 1/2 head escarole, chopped, and more.

Yes, Sausage and Clams With Polenta falls under the Seafood 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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Sausage and Clams With Polenta

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