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How to Make Baked Polenta with Sausage and Mushroom Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Polenta is a classic Italian dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is a simple yet versatile dish made from cornmeal and can be prepared in a variety of ways, from creamy and smooth to firm and sliceable. One delicious way to enjoy polenta is by baking it and serving it with a flavorful sauce, such as a savory sausage and mushroom combination.

This recipe for Baked Polenta with Sausage and Mushroom Sauce is a perfect way to enjoy a comforting and satisfying meal. The creamy pol...

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Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cups water
  • 1 cup polenta or yellow cornmeal
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter, melted
  • 3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 (10 ounce) package sliced white mushrooms
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sliced cooked Italian sausage
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Prepare polenta: Stir water, polenta, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper together in an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until most of the water has been absorbed, about 40 minutes.
  • While the polenta is baking, prepare sauce: Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook for 7 minutes.
  • Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Pour in sausage, chicken stock, and diced tomatoes; simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove polenta from the oven and stir in Parmesan cheese. Spoon sauce over polenta and serve.

    • Nutrition

    492 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 62mg
    • Sodium: 1509mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 170mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 473mg

    Categories

    Baked recipes
    Polenta recipes
    Sausage recipes
    Mushroom recipes
    Sauce recipes