Best 5 Sausage And Pepper Ragu Over Polenta Recipes

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Sausage and pepper ragu over polenta is a hearty and flavorful Italian dish that combines the savory flavors of sausage and peppers with the creamy texture of polenta. This dish is a great way to warm up on a cold day or to enjoy as a hearty meal any time of year. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is perfect for both beginner and experienced cooks. So gather your ingredients and let's get started on creating this delicious dish!

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SAUSAGE-AND-PEPPER RAGU OVER POLENTA



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Browning Italian sausage, colorful bell peppers, and onions before stewing them with tomato paste and chicken broth gives the resulting ragu tons of flavor. Serve this quick, easy dinner over creamy polenta topped with Parmesan and fresh parsley.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 hot or sweet Italian sausage links (about 1 pound total)
2 red, yellow, or orange bell peppers, or a combination
1 medium onion
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup quick-cooking polenta
1/4 cup packed grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
Fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high; melt 2 tablespoons butter. Pierce sausages with a fork; add to skillet. Cook until browned in places, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Meanwhile, cut vegetables into 1/2-inch slices; add to skillet. Season with salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until browned in places, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste; cook 1 minute. Return sausages to skillet with 3/4 cup broth; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 4 to 5 minutes. Uncover; simmer until slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • In a saucepan, combine polenta, 2 cups broth, and 1 cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring constantly, until thick and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter and cheese; season with salt and pepper. Serve, with ragu, parsley, and more cheese and pepper.

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.

SAUSAGE & PEPPERS WITH CHEESE POLENTA



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Who'd have thought that Italian sausage and peppers could be healthy and light? The creamy Asiago polenta is the perfect backdrop for the sauteed meat mixture.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
1-1/2 cups water
1 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked Italian chicken sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium green pepper, sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1 teaspoon butter

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, bring 2-1/2 cups broth and water to a boil. Reduce heat to a gentle boil; slowly whisk in cornmeal. Cook and stir with a wooden spoon 15-20 minutes or until polenta is thickened and pulls away cleanly from sides of pan., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage, peppers and onion; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add remaining broth, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan; heat through., Remove polenta from heat; stir in cheese, milk and butter until cheese is melted. Serve with sausage mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 647mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

POLENTA & SAUSAGE STUFFED PEPPER GONDOLAS #RAGU



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Ragú® Recipe Contest Entry. A savory stuffed pepper gondola floating on a Spicy Italian Style Ragu and served with long Fusillli 200 pasta that makes a lovely dinner presentation for two or more as this recipe is easily doubled or tripled.

Provided by Timothy F.

Categories     Sauces

Time 50m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
1 green pepper (four lobed)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 cup dried polenta
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup crumbled feta
2 sweet sausages, and
2 hot sausages
1 (24 ounce) jar ragu Ragú® Pasta Sauce, Spicy Italian
4 ounces long fusilli 200 pasta
pecorino romano cheese, for topping
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F and place a pot with a gallon of water on high heat. Add 1 tablespoon salt and 1 tablespoon olive oil to the water and cover.
  • Cut the four lobed green pepper in half through the stem to the base and carefully remove the seeds to protect the integrity of the pepper. Use a paring knife or scissors to remove the stem. rub a teaspoon of olive oil and italian seasoning on the pepper halves inside and out and place open side down on a cookie sheet. Place in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
  • While the pepper is cooking, heat 2 cups of chicken broth to boiling in a saucepan. Add the polenta and whisk in until smooth. Stir in the crumbled feta and set aside.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to hot and grill sausages until done. Slice sausages on a bias.
  • Remove tender-crisp peppers from the oven, turn over and fill halfway with polenta mixture. Top the polenta with sausages and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Place back into oven until cheese is melted.
  • Heat Ragu pasta sauce and ladle some onto two plates. "Float" pepper gondolas onto the Ragu sauce.
  • Place long fusilli 200 pasta into boiling water, uncovered until al dente, 8 to 11 minutes. Strain and place on plate. ladles on some Ragu pasta sauce and top with pecorino romano cheese. Serve with a side salad if desired.

SAUSAGE & PEPPERS WITH POLENTA



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From Family Circle. I couldn't find a similar recipe, but there are many other "Sausage & Peppers" dishes. This one is quick and easy, not to mention filling. This could be doubled.

Provided by Smilyn

Categories     Pork

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
4 sweet Italian sausage links
3/4 cup instant polenta
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 lb assorted sweet pepper, sliced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian stewed tomatoes
parmesan cheese (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Bring milk and 1 teaspoon salt to boiling in a medium saucepan.
  • Pierce sweet Italian sausages with a fork. Place in a 10-inch deep skillet and cook, covered, over medium-high heat until browned.
  • Meanwhile stir instant polenta into boiling milk.
  • Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in 3 tablespoons EACH grated parm and butter.
  • Pour polenta onto serving platter, spreading evenly.
  • To sausages, add peppers and tomatoes.
  • Reduce heat to medium, partially cover and cook 5 minutes.
  • Pour mixture over polenta and top with additional grated Parm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544, Fat 39.5, SaturatedFat 18.3, Cholesterol 99.1, Sodium 1960.2, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 8.9, Protein 25.2

Tips:

  • To save time, you can use pre-made polenta or buy it in a tube and slice it.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk or even water, but the sauce will be thinner.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the ragu, such as mushrooms, bell peppers, or zucchini.
  • If you want a spicier ragu, add more red pepper flakes or use a hotter sausage.
  • Serve the ragu over polenta, pasta, or even rice.

Conclusion:

Sausage and pepper ragu is a hearty and delicious dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Give this recipe a try and see for yourself how delicious it is!

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