This recipe combines the savory, rich flavors of Italian sausage and peppers with a smooth and creamy polenta. It's a comforting and hearty meal perfect for a weeknight or a cozy weekend dinner.
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb Sicilian sausage (cut into 3.5in-4in links)
2-3 green bell peppers, sliced and about same size
1 container La Bella Romana homemade marinara sauce
Colavita Instant Polenta
La Bella Romana grated Parmesan cheese (about 2tbs)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions:
Start by getting water boiling for the polenta, add salt and pepper once at a rolling boil
Prepare the Sausage and Peppers:Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan overmedium-high heat.
Add the bell peppers. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften about 5-7 minutes.
**begin preparing polenta at the same time as sausage and peppers are cooking**
Add the sausage links and cook, turning occasionally, until you start to see some browning.
When sausage is about halfway done, pour in Marinara sauce and allow to finish cooking in sauce 3.
Make the Polenta Make polenta according to directions on the Colavita box, stirring often
Add parmesan to your preference (about 2tbs) and with only a few minutes left, add about 1tbs EVOO to polenta and whisk
Remove from heat, but allow to sit in pan to cool and set when finished
4. Serve: Spoon a generous portion of the creamy polenta into a bowl.
Top the polenta with the sausage and pepper mixture, including plenty of the delicious sauce.
Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and a sprinkle of extra Parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tips and Ideas:
Vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables to the mix.
Mushrooms, zucchini, or even a handful of spinach can be stirred in during the last few minutes of simmering
Spiciness: Add crushed red pepper flakes to your liking, or add a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra heat. You can also use our hot sausage!
Make it a Sub:Forget the polenta and serve the sausage and peppers on a toasted hero or sub roll with a slice of provolone cheese for a classic sandwich
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