Best 8 Baked Polenta With Sausage And Artichoke Hearts Recipes

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Baked polenta with sausage and artichoke hearts is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion. Polenta is a cornmeal-based dish that is similar to grits, but has a creamier texture. It is typically served as a side dish, but can also be used as a main course. When baked, polenta becomes crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Sausage and artichoke hearts add a savory and umami flavor to the dish.

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BAKED POLENTA



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Vegetable oil, for greasing pan
1 (16-ounce) package instant polenta
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease an 11 by 17-inch baking sheet pan with oil. Line pan with waxed paper. The oil will secure the waxed paper onto the pan.
  • In a large pot bring to a boil 2 quarts of salted water. Stir in extra-virgin olive oil. When water has reached a boil, reduce heat to medium high and slowly add the polenta, whisking constantly for 3 minutes. When polenta is thick and smooth, pour it into the prepared pan. Spread the polenta evenly.
  • Bake in oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool in pan. Note: the polenta will not brown or change in color. When cool enough to handle, cut into any shape you desire. I like to cut out 2-inch circles.

CREAMY POLENTA WITH PARMESAN AND SAUSAGE



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Polenta is such a natural base for so many savory foods - more flavorful than either pasta or mashed potatoes, but somehow just as forgiving - that it's hard to pick a favorite topping. Having said that, I know what mine is: sausage. The fatty succulence of a banger combined with the lean graininess of the cornmeal is somehow perfect.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 good-quality sweet Italian sausages
1 cup medium-to-coarse cornmeal
Salt
1/2 to 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
2 tablespoons butter
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add sausages and cook, turning occasionally, until well browned on all sides and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, put cornmeal in a medium saucepan along with 1 cup water and whisk well to make a slurry; continue whisking mixture to eliminate any lumps. Put pan over medium-high heat, sprinkle with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook, whisking frequently and adding water as needed to keep mixture loose and free of lumps, between 3 and 4 more cups. If mixture becomes too thick, simply add a bit more water; consistency should be similar to sour cream's.
  • Polenta will be done in 15 to 30 minutes, depending on grind. Add cheese and butter. Taste and add salt, if necessary, and lots of pepper; serve topped with sausages.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 731, UnsaturatedFat 30 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 54 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Sodium 1121 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

BAKED POLENTA WITH SAUSAGE AND ARTICHOKE HEARTS



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Here, the polenta is already made -- just bake this flavorful blend of sausage, artichokes and onions with it, and serve like a lasagna.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 white onion, thinly sliced
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3/4 cup marinated artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tube (18 ounces) prepared polenta, cut into 1/4-inch rounds
1/3 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup fresh parsley (optional), coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add onion and cook until softened, 5 minutes. Add sausage and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until browned, 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Remove skillet from heat and stir in artichokes; season with salt and pepper.
  • In a 2-quart baking dish, layer polenta rounds and spoonfuls of sausage mixture. Pour stock over top and bake until bubbling and polenta is pale golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 4 g

SAUSAGE POLENTA BAKE



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Polenta makes a tasty base for sausage in a tomato sauce in this casserole.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/4 cups yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups boiling water
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage
1/2 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 jar (24 ounces) garden-style spaghetti sauce
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine cornmeal and salt. Gradually add boiling water, whisking constantly. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from the heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese. , Spread polenta into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage in oil over medium heat for 5 minutes or until no longer pink; drain. Add spaghetti sauce; cook for 5 minutes or until heated through. , Spread over polenta; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake 12-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 887mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

HEARTY POLENTA AND SAUSAGE



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Turkey sausage-especially the hot and spicy kind-is excellent in this dish. Wild mushrooms add a hearty flavor that complements the sausage, but common white mushrooms do just fine here as well. To use dried mushrooms, place in a bowl, cover with boiling water, and steep while you prepare the rest of the ingredients (ten to twenty minutes). When softened, drain well and slice. If using frozen spinach, try to break the block into a few pieces to spread around in the pot. If it is simply too hard to break, don't worry. It will still cook fine, although you may find you need to cook the meal another five to ten minutes for the polenta to soften completely. As always with these recipes, use your nose as your guide.

Yield serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

Olive oil spray
1/2 cup dry polenta
1 1/2 cups broth (beef, chicken, or vegetable) or water
4 to 8 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil, or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh
2 or 3 spicy sausages, fresh or frozen (1/2 to 3/4 pound)
4 to 8 mushrooms, sliced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced into strips
1 carrot, sliced into coins
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 10-ounce package frozen spinach, or 2 large handfuls fresh
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  • Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with olive oil.
  • Pour the polenta in the bottom of the pot and add the liquid. Stir to smooth the grains into an even layer, then sprinkle in a large pinch of the garlic and basil.
  • Add the sausages, followed by the mushrooms, bell pepper, and carrot.
  • Sprinkle another large pinch of garlic and basil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Add the spinach and the rest of the garlic and basil.
  • Cover and bake for 45 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven. Serve immediately with grated Parmesan, if desired.
  • Calories: 414
  • Protein: 23g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fat: 21g
  • Cholesterol: 47mg
  • Sodium: 689mg
  • Fiber: 2g

BAKED POLENTA WITH SAUSAGE



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Rich, tomato-based casserole made with sweet Italian sausage, baked in a polenta crust and topped with mozzarella cheese. This is a great substitution for your typical pasta dish. Serve with a green salad and a loaf of Italian bread - doesn't get much better than this!

Provided by COOKINGQUEEN75

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Polenta Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups water
1 cup milk
9 ¼ ounces instant polenta
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (3.5 ounce) links sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 cup sliced mushrooms
½ cup chopped onions
3 cloves garlic, diced
1 ½ cups dry white wine
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine water and milk in a large saucepan with polenta. Bring to a boil over high heat; add Parmesan cheese and butter. Stir constantly until thickened, about 3 minutes. Pour polenta into a large, round casserole dish, filling about 1 inch deep.
  • Heat olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage, mushrooms, onion, and garlic in the skillet until sausage is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Add wine, tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, Italian seasoning, and oregano; cook over medium heat for 30 minutes.
  • Pour tomato sauce mixture over polenta. Top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.3 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 1322.5 mg, Sugar 13.2 g

POLENTA WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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This recipe came from my mom, who brought it over from Europe. When I first made it, everyone wanted to know where I got the recipe. I've copied it numerous times for friends.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups water, divided
1 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound Italian sausage links
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine 1 cup water and cornmeal. In a saucepan, bring salt and remaining water to a boil. Slowly stir in cornmeal mixture. Reduce heat; cook for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the sausage and garlic over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Cool slightly. Cut sausage into 1-in. pieces; return to skillet. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste and parsley; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat., Spread half of the cornmeal mixture in a serving dish; top with half of the sausage mixture. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 1057mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

BAKED POLENTA WITH RICOTTA AND PARMESAN



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This no-stir method produces an effortless polenta. The ricotta adds lightness and turns the polenta into an elegant side dish. It may be baked up to 2 hours in advance and reheated, if desired.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, grains and rice, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup coarse polenta
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup fresh ricotta
1 cup grated Parmesan
Black pepper

Steps:

  • Soak polenta in cold water for 1 hour. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Drain polenta, then place in a heavy-bottomed pot or ovenproof baking dish. Add salt and 4 cups water.
  • Place pot in oven, cover, and bake for 45 minutes. (The polenta will begin to simmer and absorb water after a few minutes. No need to stir.)
  • After 45 minutes, uncover and stir in the olive oil, ricotta and Parmesan, but don't overmix. Some of the ricotta should remain in big blobs. The mixture may be a bit soupy at this point, but will thicken as it continues to cook. Bake, uncovered, for another 15 minutes, until top has browned. Finish with a generous amount of pepper.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of sausage and cheeses. There are many different flavor combinations that can work well in this dish.
  • Make sure to cook the polenta until it is creamy and tender. This will take about 30 minutes, but it is worth the wait.
  • Serve the polenta immediately after it is cooked. This dish is best enjoyed hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Baked polenta with sausage and artichoke hearts is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a great dish to serve at parties or potlucks. With its creamy texture and flavorful sausage and artichoke filling, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!

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