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How to Make Sausage and Peppers over Creamy Parmesan Polenta - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a hearty, comforting meal to satisfy your hunger and leave you feeling completely satisfied. And when it comes to classic comfort food, it's hard to beat the combination of sausage and peppers served over creamy, rich polenta. This Sausage and Peppers over Creamy Parmesan Polenta recipe is the perfect choice for a cozy night in, and it's sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 2 ½ teaspoons sea salt, divided
  • 1 ¼ cups coarsely ground cornmeal (polenta)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 (4 ounce) links hot Italian sausage
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup basil marinara sauce
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 5 large basil leaves, rolled and thinly sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 36 mins
  • Total Time: 56 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine chicken stock, half-and-half, and 1 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large saucepan; cover and bring to a boil. Whisk in polenta. Reduce heat to low; cook, whisking often, until polenta is soft, about 15 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add sausage links; cook, turning often, until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Stir remaining 1 teaspoon salt, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, and oregano into the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Reduce heat to low; pour in white wine. Stir in marinara sauce.
  • Slice sausages and return to the skillet. Cook, covered, until no longer pink in the center, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and butter into polenta until melted. Season with black pepper. Divide polenta among 4 serving plates. Top with sausage and pepper mixture. Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and basil.

    • Nutrition

    976 cal.

    • Total Fat: 63g
    • Saturated Fat: 28g
    • Cholesterol: 161mg
    • Sodium: 4061mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 62g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Vitamin C: 60mg
    • Calcium: 438mg
    • Iron: 20mg
    • Potassium: 772mg

    Categories

    Sausage recipes
    Pepper recipes
    Creamy recipes
    Parmesan recipes
    Polenta recipes