Creative Italian Sausage and Tomato Polenta Bowl

Creative Italian Sausage and Tomato Polenta Bowl

A flavorful and hearty bowl featuring creamy polenta topped with a vibrant Italian sausage and tomato ragu, elevated with a touch of balsamic glaze and fresh basil.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
4
Time Required
45 min

Ingredients

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1 cup polenta
4 cup water
½ cup parmesan cheese
1 lb Italian sausage
1 medium onion
3 clove garlic
28 oz crushed tomatoes
1 tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
2 tbsp balsamic glaze
¼ cup fresh basil
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Gradually whisk in the polenta. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and creamy, about 20-25 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    While the polenta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside, leaving drippings in the pan.

  3. 3

    Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer, then return the cooked sausage to the skillet. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.

  5. 5

    To serve, spoon the creamy polenta into bowls. Top generously with the Italian sausage and tomato ragu. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with fresh basil.

Perfect With

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