Best 9 Baked Polenta With Sausage And Mushroom Sauce Recipes

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Baked polenta with sausage and mushroom sauce is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy meal. This dish combines the creamy texture of polenta with the savory flavors of sausage, mushrooms, and a rich sauce. The polenta is cooked until it is tender and creamy, while the sausage and mushrooms are browned and cooked in a flavorful sauce. Whether you're looking for a comforting meal for a weeknight dinner or an impressive dish for a special occasion, this baked polenta with sausage and mushroom sauce is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

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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

MUSHROOM AND CHEESE BAKED POLENTA



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This rich but light polenta casserole marries savory mushrooms with creamy white Cheddar.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings as a main dish or 8 as a side

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more, for the baking dish
1 pound mixed mushrooms, such as cremini, porcini or stemmed sliced shiitakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup polenta
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 large eggs, separated
1 cup shredded white Cheddar (about 4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, 1 teaspoon salt and a couple turns of pepper and cook until the mushrooms are tender, about 4 minutes. Add the milk and heavy cream and heat until very warm.
  • Whisk together the polenta, sugar, baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt and a couple turns of pepper in a large bowl. Whisk the mushroom sauce into the polenta mixture until well combined and thick. Whisk the egg yolks in a small bowl. Whisk 1/2 cup of the hot polenta into the yolks, repeat twice, then pour the yolk mixture into the remaining polenta. Stir in the Cheddar.
  • Whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt in a medium bowl until soft, glossy peaks form. Fold the egg whites into the polenta mixture in three additions.
  • Spoon the polenta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake until golden and puffed, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

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.

BAKED POLENTA WITH SAUSAGE AND MUSHROOM SAUCE



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Surprisingly easy method for preparing polenta. No standing over the stove stirring for 30 minutes. And, the best part... it turns out perfect every single time. The sauce is fresh and complements the polenta well.

Provided by Candice

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 ½ cups water
1 cup polenta or yellow cornmeal
3 tablespoons salted butter, melted
3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup finely chopped onion
1 (10 ounce) package sliced white mushrooms
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups sliced cooked Italian sausage
½ cup chicken stock
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Prepare polenta: Stir water, polenta, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper together in an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until most of the water has been absorbed, about 40 minutes.
  • While the polenta is baking, prepare sauce: Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook for 7 minutes.
  • Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Pour in sausage, chicken stock, and diced tomatoes; simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove polenta from the oven and stir in Parmesan cheese. Spoon sauce over polenta and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 61.7 mg, Fat 30.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 1508.8 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

POLENTA WITH SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups polenta
1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter
4 ounces grated Parmesan
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Two 28-ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes, hand-crushed
6 links Italian sausage, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3 bell peppers, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
Ricotta, for topping
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring 6 cups of water to a simmer and add the polenta. Cook over low heat, stirring often, 45 minutes. Stir in the butter, Parmesan and olive oil and keep warm.
  • Add the tomatoes, sausage, garlic, peppers, onion and crushed red pepper to a large cast-iron pot and simmer, 30 minutes. Serve sauce over polenta, topped with some ricotta and basil.

BAKED POLENTA WITH WILD MUSHROOM AND TOMATO SAUCE



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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     side dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 or more servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Polenta made from two cups of cornmeal (see recipe)
1 3/4 pounds red ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped, about 3 cups, or use 3 cups canned imported tomatoes
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried hot pepper flakes
1/2 pound thinly sliced wild mushrooms such as shiitake, porcini, Black Forest or cepes
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare polenta and chill.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Put tomatoes in saucepan and bring to boil. Let cook until reduced to about 2 cups.
  • Heat half of oil in small skillet and add garlic. Cook briefly and add tomatoes, salt and pepper. Add hot pepper flakes.
  • Thinly slice mushrooms. Heat remaining oil in skillet and add mushrooms, salt and pepper. Cook briefly, stirring, until mushrooms give up liquid. Cook until liquid evaporates. Add mushrooms to tomato sauce and simmer 3 minutes.
  • Cut polenta into 1/2-inch slices. Arrange about 1/3 of slices on bottom of baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 mushroom and tomato sauce. Sprinkle with 1/3 of butter and 1/3 of cheese. Add second layer of polenta. Add another layer of tomato and mushroom sauce, another 1/3 of butter and another 1/3 of cheese.
  • Add final layer of polenta and sprinkle with remaining butter and cheese.
  • Place in oven and bake 20 minutes. Preheat broiler to high. Run dish under broiler until golden brown on top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 329, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 453 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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 MUSHROOMS



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This needs nothing more than a green salad and a berry-flavored wine such as; Bourgogne Rouge or Burgundy would be perfect. This can be used for a diabetic diet in moderation, as a side dish. Of course hot bread goes without saying. Forgot to include Food & Wine Magazine.Update: 11/01/08 Thanks to Lori Mama; she suggests making it with chicken broth instead of water - now why didn't I think of that? :)

Provided by Manami

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 1 pan, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 1/2 cups water or 4 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups coarse cornmeal or 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon dried sage
7 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 lbs mushrooms, sliced thin (I like button mushrooms but use any of your choice or a combination)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground coarse black pepper
6 ounces grated Fontina cheese
garnish with chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • In medium saucepan, bring the water and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil.
  • Add the cornmeal in a slow stream, whisking.
  • Whisk in tablespoon of the butter 1/4 teaspoon of the sage.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until vey thick, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in 3 tablespoons of the Parmesan.
  • Meanwhile, butter an 8"x12" baking dish.
  • In a large frying pan, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter and 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderately high heat.
  • Add half the mushrooms, 1/2 of garlic 1/4 tsp each of the salt and sage and 1/4 tsp of the pepper.
  • Cook, stirring frequently until the mushrooms are golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove.
  • Repeat with remaining mushrooms, salt, garlic, salt, sage and pepper.
  • Pour half the polenta into the baking dish and spread in an even layer.
  • Top with half the mushrooms, followed by half of the Fontina and 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan.
  • Repeat with remaining polenta, mushrooms, Fontina and Parmesan.
  • Bake until cheese is bubbling, about 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.8, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 53.3, Sodium 958.5, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2.6, Protein 15.7

Tips:

  • To achieve the creamiest polenta, use freshly ground cornmeal and cook it slowly over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • For a richer flavor, use chicken or vegetable broth instead of water when cooking the polenta.
  • Add a tablespoon of butter or olive oil to the polenta while cooking for a more luxurious texture.
  • Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese in the polenta, such as Parmesan, Asiago, or Fontina.
  • For a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the sausage and add more mushrooms or vegetables.
  • Serve the polenta with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Baked polenta with sausage and mushroom sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its creamy texture and savory flavors, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to serve polenta, give this recipe a try!

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