Italian Sausage with Polenta

Name: Italian Sausage with Polenta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 package (19-1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed; 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets; 2 cans (15 ounces each) crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons prepared pesto; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup cornmeal; Shaved Parmesan cheese, optional

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 25 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Sep. 26, 2022

This turkey and broccoli mixture over polenta is quick, easy and tastes great. Nutritious and delicious, it makes a comforting meal on a weeknight. –Mary Bilyeu of Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Ingredients

1 package (19-1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1/2 cup chopped red onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
2-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cans (15 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons prepared pesto
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup cornmeal
Shaved Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in broccoli. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5-7 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
Stir in the tomatoes, pesto, pepper flakes and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, for polenta, bring broth to a boil in a small heavy saucepan. Reduce heat to a gentle boil; slowly whisk in cornmeal. Continue stirring for 10-12 minutes or until polenta is thickened and has a smooth texture. Serve with sausage mixture. Garnish with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 337 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 1131mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 6g fiber), 24g protein.

Italian Sausage with Polenta

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