Best Sun Dried Tomato And Fennel Sausage Patties With Creamy Polenta Recipes

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ITALIAN SAUSAGE & SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA



Italian Sausage & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta image

Flavor-packed sausage and sun-dried tomatoes are sure to liven up any simple pasta dish. I have a feeling that once you've tried it, it'll become a family favorite!-Dawn Singleton, Eighty Four, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (16 ounces) uncooked penne pasta
1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
2/3 cup julienned soft sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons fennel seed
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup dry red wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 package (9 ounces) fresh spinach
3/4 cup shredded Romano cheese, divided
2/3 cup crushed seasoned salad croutons

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes, breaking into crumbles. Stir in tomatoes, garlic, fennel seed and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer., Add wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is almost evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Stir in cream; cook 1 minute longer. Add spinach; cook and stir just until spinach is wilted., Drain pasta; add to sausage mixture. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese. Sprinkle with crushed croutons and remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617 calories, Fat 33g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 949mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

SMOKY CREAMY POLENTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



Smoky Creamy Polenta With Sun-Dried Tomatoes image

I came up with this to make for my Veal Osso Bucco recipe # 54107. This is so creamy smooth real comfort food! It's got a slight warming kick from the chipotle sauce. Polenta was known as a meal for the poor. Corn was introduced to the south of what is now Canton Ticino (the Italian part of Switzerland) in the beginning of the 17th century, which led to a change in the monotonous cuisine. But it took another 200 years before polenta became the staple dish of the area.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Grains

Time 41m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
1/3 cup sun-dried tomato, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
40 ounces chicken broth or 40 ounces water
1 teaspoon chipotle chili sauce (Don Enrique or use canned chipotle in adobe sauce minced)
1 cup coarse cornmeal
5 ounces brie cheese (Swiss Camembert or Tomme rind removed and cut into chunks)

Steps:

  • In a heavy bottom pot melt butter. Add onions season with the salt and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add pepper flakes if using, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and cook until the aroma of the garlic is released, about 1 minute.
  • Add Broth bring to a boil. Add chipotle sauce.
  • Whisk in corn meal adding in a thin stream so not to clump stirring all the while. When all the corn meal is added lower the flame to medium.
  • Stir with a wooden spoon till it comes from the sides of the pot. About 30 minutes. Add the brie and stir till melted and blended inches Or just mix so to leave some of the cheese still present!
  • Ahh, the goodness of cheese! Watch this polenta change from just polenta to yummy, creamy, comforting polenta!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 28.8, Sodium 1052.5, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.7, Protein 11.3

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