Best Sausage And Pepper Ragu Over Polenta Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

CHEESY POLENTA WITH SAUSAGE RAGOUT



Cheesy polenta with sausage ragout image

Creamy and hearty, polenta makes a great alternative to mashed potatoes or pasta- serve topped with a tomato-based sauce flavoured with rosemary

Provided by Katy Greenwood

Categories     Main course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion , chopped
1 garlic clove , finely chopped
6 pork sausages , skins removed
400g can chopped tomato
200ml chicken stock
1 tbsp tomato purée
4 rosemary sprigs, chopped
200g instant polenta (available from larger supermarkets and Holland & Barrett)
100g smoked cheese , grated

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large casserole dish over a medium-high heat and cook the onion and garlic for a few mins. Stir in the sausages, breaking them up into small pieces as you go, and cook for another 8-9 mins. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, stock, purée and most of the rosemary. Bring to a simmer and cook for another 8-10 mins or until the mixture is thickened. Season to taste.
  • Meanwhile, make up the polenta following pack instructions. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese, with some seasoning. Spoon the polenta onto 4 plates, then top with the ragout and a sprinkling of the remaining rosemary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Fat 31 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 53 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 3.1 milligram of sodium

SAUSAGE & PEPPERS WITH CHEESE POLENTA



Sausage & Peppers with Cheese Polenta image

Who'd have thought that Italian sausage and peppers could be healthy and light? The creamy Asiago polenta is the perfect backdrop for the sauteed meat mixture.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
1-1/2 cups water
1 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked Italian chicken sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium green pepper, sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1 teaspoon butter

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, bring 2-1/2 cups broth and water to a boil. Reduce heat to a gentle boil; slowly whisk in cornmeal. Cook and stir with a wooden spoon 15-20 minutes or until polenta is thickened and pulls away cleanly from sides of pan., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage, peppers and onion; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add remaining broth, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan; heat through., Remove polenta from heat; stir in cheese, milk and butter until cheese is melted. Serve with sausage mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 647mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

POLENTA WITH SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS



Polenta with Sausage and Peppers image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups polenta
1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter
4 ounces grated Parmesan
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Two 28-ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes, hand-crushed
6 links Italian sausage, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3 bell peppers, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
Ricotta, for topping
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring 6 cups of water to a simmer and add the polenta. Cook over low heat, stirring often, 45 minutes. Stir in the butter, Parmesan and olive oil and keep warm.
  • Add the tomatoes, sausage, garlic, peppers, onion and crushed red pepper to a large cast-iron pot and simmer, 30 minutes. Serve sauce over polenta, topped with some ricotta and basil.

Related Topics