CHEESY POLENTA WITH SAUSAGE RAGOUT

Cheesy polenta with sausage ragout image

Provided by Lynn Clay

Categories Pork

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
6 pork sausages, skins removed
400g can chopped tomatoes
200ml chicken stock
1 Tbsp tomato purée
4 rosemary sprigs, chopped
200g instant polenta (available from larger supermarkets)
100g emmentaler, grated

Steps:

1. 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
2. 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.
3. Meanwhile, make up the polenta following pack instructions. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese, with some seasoning.
4. Spoon the polenta onto 4 plates, then top with the ragout and a sprinkling of the remaining rosemary.