CREAMY POLENTA WITH ARRABBIATA SAUSAGE RAGOUT

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Creamy polenta with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese makes a luscious base for sausages simmered in a spicy, robust sauce.

Provided by Classico

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Classico® Pasta Sauce

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ½ cups water
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup Italian polenta
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil or olive oil
1 (19 ounce) package Italian sausage links
2 large bell peppers, seeded and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rings
1 medium sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 (24 ounce) jar Classico® Tomato and Basil Sauce
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over high heat, bring the water, milk, and salt to a boil. Add the polenta in a slow, steady stream, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon until incorporated.
  • Continue stirring to prevent lumps from forming. Reduce the heat so the mixture bubbles occasionally.
  • Cook, stirring and scraping the bottom and sides of the pan, until the polenta is thick and starts to pull away from the sides of the pan, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat. Stir in the butter, a few cubes at a time, then stir in the cheese. Keep warm over very low heat.
  • Heat grapeseed oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the sausages and cook following cooking instructions indicated on the packaging, or until no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Transfer the sausages to a plate.
  • Add the bell peppers and onion to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the pasta sauce and crushed red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer and return the sausages to the pan. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, then remove from the heat. Slice sausages before serving.
  • To serve, place a mound of polenta onto a plate, and top with the sausage and arrabbiata sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 771.4 calories, Carbohydrate 57.9 g, Cholesterol 82.7 mg, Fat 46.2 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 2663.4 mg, Sugar 15.6 g

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