Polenta with Sausage and Peppers Recipe

Polenta with Sausage and Peppers

Recipe provided by Christian Petroni

• Difficulty: Easy
• Servings: 4
• Nutrition Per Serving: Calories 1542, Total Fat 113 g, Saturated Fat 42 g, Carbohydrates 88 g, Dietary Fiber 13 g, Sugar 17 g, Protein 45 g, Cholesterol 209 mg, Sodium 2100 mg
• Total Time: 1 hr 40 min
• Active Time: 35 min

• 2 cups polenta
• 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter
• 4 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Two 28-ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand
• 6 Italian sausage links, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 bell peppers, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
• Ricotta cheese, for garnish
• Fresh basil leaves, for decoration

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1. Bring 6 cups of water to a simmer, stir in the polenta, and cook on low, stirring often, for 45 minutes until creamy. Stir in butter, Parmesan, and olive oil for rich flavorkeep warm and ready to dazzle.
2. In a large cast-iron pot, simmer the hand-crushed tomatoes, chopped sausage, garlic, diced peppers, onion, and red pepper flakes for 30 minutes. The aromas will fill your kitchen with Italian magic! Spoon this vibrant sauce over the polenta, then crown with dollops of ricotta and fresh basil for a restaurant-worthy finish.

Transport your taste buds to Italy with this easy, flavor-packed recipe from Christian Petroni. Perfect for family dinnersyour guests will rave!

Note: This recipe was originally developed by a contestant on a cooking competition and has not undergone testing for home cooking.