April 18, 2024

Spicy Italian Sausage and Polenta

Name: Spicy Italian Sausage and Polenta
Prep time: PT10 M
Total time: PT45 M
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 cups (750 mL) Milk; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) Salt; 1 cup (250 mL) Medium-grind cornmeal; 2 tbsp (30 mL) Butter, cut into cubes; 1/3 cup (75 mL) Grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tbsp (15 mL) Olive oil; 1 lb (500 g) Spicy Italian sausages, casing removed; 1 Onion, diced; 2 Cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp (5 mL) Finely chopped fresh thyme; 1 tsp (5 mL) Finely chopped fresh basil; 1 can (284 g) Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies; 2 tbsp (30 mL) Finely chopped chives

10

Prep Time Minutes
45
Total Time Minutes
13
Number of Ingredients
4
Servings

Tags:

Italian,
Christmas/Holiday Season,
Appetizer,
Main Dish,
Beef,
Winter

Ingredients

3 cups (750 mL) Milk
1/2 tsp (2 mL) Salt
1 cup (250 mL) Medium-grind cornmeal
2 tbsp (30 mL) Butter, cut into cubes
1/3 cup (75 mL) Grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp (15 mL) Olive oil
1 lb (500 g) Spicy Italian sausages, casing removed
1 Onion, diced
2 Cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp (5 mL) Finely chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp (5 mL) Finely chopped fresh basil
1 can (284 g) Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies
2 tbsp (30 mL) Finely chopped chives

Directions

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Step one

Bring 1 cup (250 mL) water to boil. Stir in milk and salt; return to simmer. Add cornmeal slowly, whisking constantly to help avoid lumps.
Step two

Reduce heat to medium-low; cook polenta, stirring frequently, for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender and thickened (if polenta is too thick, add a little water for desired consistency). Remove from heat. Stir in butter, then Parmesan cheese.
Step three

Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet set over medium heat; cook sausages for about 5 minutes or until browned all over. Stir in onion, garlic, thyme and basil; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until thickened.
Step four

Divide polenta among 4 plates. Top with sausage mixture and garnish with chives.