Best 11 Sausage Stew With Polenta Recipes

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Sausage stew with polenta is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. The combination of savory sausage, tender vegetables, and creamy polenta creates a meal that is both satisfying and delicious. This dish is also relatively easy to make, making it a great option for busy weeknights. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a sausage stew with polenta that will warm your body and soul.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SAUSAGE STEW WITH POLENTA



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup olive oil
8 Italian sausages (about 2 1/2 pounds)
1 large red onion, peeled, halved, and cut into rounds
3 bay leaves
2 cloves garlic, skins removed and roughly chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 cups crushed canned tomatoes, juice reserved
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Egi Maccioni's Polenta

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add sausages, and cook, piercing with a fork to release the fat. Cook until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Carefully drain off excess fat.
  • Add the remaining olive oil, onion, and bay leaves to the sausages. Cook over medium heat until the onions are soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook until fragrant, 30 to 45 seconds. Add the white wine, and continue cooking until reduced, about 2 minutes more.
  • Add the tomatoes; cover. Cook, stirring often, until thick, about 30 minutes. If the sauce starts to stick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons water. Serve with polenta.

SAUSAGES AND GRAPES WITH CHEESY POLENTA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 sweet Italian sausages (about 4 ounces each)
6 cloves garlic
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 1/2 pounds seedless red grapes (5 to 6 cups)
1/2 to 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cups whole milk
1 cup quick-cooking polenta
4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped
1 cup grated fontina cheese (about 3 ounces)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for topping

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausages and cook, turning once, until golden, about 6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Add the grapes and spread the mixture into an even layer. Cover and continue to cook until the sausages are cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove the sausages to a plate; cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Increase the heat to high and continue cooking the grapes until they burst and the sauce is reduced, about 12 minutes. (Mash the grapes slightly with a fork if they¿re not bursting.) Remove from the heat and stir in the vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, bring the milk and 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Whisk in the polenta and thyme. Reduce the heat to low and cook, whisking often, until the polenta thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the fontina until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir the parsley into the grape sauce and slice the sausages. Top the polenta with the sausages, grape sauce and more parsley.

TUSCAN BEEF STEW WITH POLENTA



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Provided by Food Network

Time 2h22m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 red onion, cut into medium dice
3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 pounds stew beef (boneless chuck), excess fat trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 1/2 cups dry red wine
8 sprigs fresh thyme
3 medium tomatoes, halved
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups vegetable stock or broth
1 cup instant polenta

Steps:

  • For the stew: In heavy, large saucepan over moderately-high heat, heat 3 tablespoons oil until hot, but not smoking. Add the onion, carrot, and celery and saute, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the beef and saute, stirring occasionally, until brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add wine and thyme, stir well, and bring to boil.
  • Add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper, then lower heat to moderately low, cover, and simmer, stirring every 15 minutes, until the beef is tender, about 2 hours.
  • For the polenta: While the beef is simmering, make the polenta. Pour the olive oil into a large serving bowl and swirl to coat. Set aside.
  • In heavy, large pot over moderately-high heat, bring stock to a boil. Lower the heat to moderate and gradually whisk in the polenta, stirring constantly. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until polenta thickens and pulls away from sides of pan, about 5 minutes. Transfer the polenta to an oil-coated serving bowl and keep warm. Let the polenta sit for 5 to 10 minutes so it can set up.
  • When the beef is tender, use tongs to remove the tomato skins, if desired and the thyme sprigs.
  • Turn the polenta out of the bowl, slice, and serve alongside the stew.

PORK STEW WITH POLENTA



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, one pot, soups and stews, main course

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces whole onion or 11 ounces chopped, ready-cut onion (2 1/4 cups)
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 large cloves garlic
4 ounces peeled carrots or 4 ounces sliced, ready-cut carrots (1 cup)
4 ounces assorted wild or plain white mushrooms
8 ounces pork tenderloin
Enough fresh rosemary to yield 1 tablespoon rosemary leaves or 1 teaspoon dried
1 cup dry red wine
2 1/4 cups no-salt-added chicken stock
1/2 cup fine-grain polenta or instant polenta
1 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano ( 1/3 cup coarsely grated), optional
1/8 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Chop whole onion.
  • Heat large nonstick pan until it is very hot; reduce heat to medium-high, and add oil. Saute onion in the oil until it begins to soften.
  • Meanwhile, mince garlic, and add to onion as it cooks.
  • Slice carrots in food processor, and add to onion as it cooks. Wash, dry and slice mushrooms in food processor, and add to vegetables.
  • Wash, dry and cut tenderloin into bite-size chunks. When vegetables have softened, push to the side, and brown meat quickly all over.
  • Strip rosemary branches of leaves to make 1 tablespoon; bring wine, stock and rosemary to boil in covered pot for polenta.
  • Mix the browned meat in with the vegetables, and continue cooking over low heat.
  • Slowly stir polenta into boiling stock to prevent lumping; reduce heat to medium-high, and continue stirring polenta until it thickens.
  • Grate cheese, if using, and stir into polenta.
  • Season pork mixture with salt and pepper, and serve over polenta.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 632, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 648 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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

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

TUSCAN BEEF STEW WITH POLENTA



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Provided by Debi Mazar

Categories     Soup/Stew     Beef     Tomato     Stew     Dinner     Cornmeal     Carrot     Red Wine     Fall     Winter     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Diabetes-Friendly

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

For stew
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 red onion, cut into medium dice
3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 pounds stew beef, such as boneless chuck, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 1/2 cups dry red wine
8 sprigs fresh thyme
3 medium tomatoes, halved
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For polenta
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups vegetable stock or broth
1 cup polenta (coarse cornmeal)

Steps:

  • Make stew
  • In heavy, large saucepan over moderately high heat, heat oil until hot but not smoking. Add onion, carrot, and celery and sauté, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add beef and sauté, stirring occasionally, until brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add wine and thyme, stir well, and bring to boil. Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper, then lower heat to moderately low, cover, and simmer, stirring every 15 minutes, until beef is tender, about 2 hours.
  • While beef is simmering, make polenta
  • Pour olive oil into large serving bowl and swirl to coat. Set aside.
  • In heavy, large pot over moderately high heat, bring stock to boil. Lower heat to moderate and slowly add polenta, stirring constantly. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until polenta thickens and pulls away from sides of pan, about 10 minutes. Transfer to oil-coated serving bowl and keep warm.
  • Serve
  • When beef is tender, use tongs to remove tomato skins (if desired) and thyme sprigs. Transfer stew to large serving bowl. Serve polenta alongside.

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.

CREAMY SLOW-COOKER POLENTA WITH SAUSAGES



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The key to creamy polenta is a relatively high ratio of liquid to dried polenta: about five to one, instead of the more standard four to one. But the more liquid you use, the longer it will take the polenta to absorb it. That's why the best polenta is made in a slow cooker, where the dried corn can gently hydrate all day, with no stirring or worrying about clumps or molten splatters. In this recipe, the polenta is cooked with marinara (which is part of the liquid) and roasted red peppers. Then it's topped with quick-roasted sausages and sizzled capers and pepperoncini. If you are feeding spice-adverse kids, leave off the pepperoncini.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     sausages, vegetables, main course

Time 6h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups dried polenta (not quick-cooking)
1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
1 (32-ounce) jar good-quality marinara sauce
5 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for the sausages
Leaves from 2 sprigs fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt
6 raw hot or sweet Italian sausages (pork, turkey, chicken or vegan)
1 (3.5-ounce) jar capers, drained
1/3 cup drained, pickled sliced pepperoncini, banana peppers or cherry peppers
3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Whisk together the polenta, roasted red peppers, marinara, garlic, olive oil, oregano, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon salt in a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker. Whisk in 5 1/2 cups of water. Cook on low for 6 hours. (The polenta will keep very well on warm.)
  • About 10 or 15 minutes before you want to eat, heat the oven to 450 degrees. Lightly coat an oven-safe skillet with olive oil, and roast the sausages in the skillet in the oven until sizzling and browned, about 10 minutes. Remove the skillet and put it over medium-high heat on the stovetop. Add a little more oil if the pan is relatively dry. Add the capers and pepperoncini to the hot skillet with the sausages, and let the capers pop, 1 or 2 minutes. Turn off the heat.
  • Stir the Parmesan into the polenta. The polenta will continue to firm up as it cools; stir in a few tablespoons of water if you would like it to be looser. Serve the polenta in shallow bowls topped with sausages, capers and pepperoncini. Pass more Parmesan at the table.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE WITH POLENTA



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 337 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 1131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

RAGU SOUTHERN CHICKEN, SAUSAGE AND SHRIMP STEW #RAGU



Ragu Southern Chicken, Sausage and Shrimp Stew #Ragu image

Ragú® Recipe Contest Entry. A spicy tomato based southern stew with chicken, sausage and shrimp hits all of your senses and delights your taste buds. Paired with the creamy cheese polenta it's served over it is a dish you're sure to make over and over!

Provided by dwinloes

Categories     Sauces

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb Italian turkey sausage, mildly spicy, casings removed
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into medium chunks
3 cups Ragú® Pasta Sauce, marinara sauce
3 tablespoons double concentrated tomato paste
1 tablespoon fresh ground chili paste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 lb extra large shrimp, shelled and deviened
3 cups vegetable stock
1 cup fine ground polenta
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 ounces goat cheese
1/4-1/2 cup half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • INSTRUCTIONS:.
  • 1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat add the olive oil, onion, bell pepper, and celery and cook until the onion is translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1minute. Add the sausage and chicken and continue cooking until just cooked through. Add the Ragu marinara sauce, tomato paste, chili paste, Worcestershire sauce, marjoram, thyme, chipotle, paprika, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low, salt and pepper to taste. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • 2. While the sauce simmers, begin the polenta. In a large sauce pan over medium-high heat, bring the stock to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the polenta. Cook for 20 minutes while continuing to stir. Reduce to heat to low and stir in the butter and cheese until combined. Add the half and half ¼ cup at a time and stir until creamy, adding more half and half if needed; salt and white pepper to taste.
  • 3. Add the shrimp to the simmering sauce until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • 4. Serve the Ragu stew over the polenta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.1, Fat 26.1, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 232.5, Sodium 1907.7, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 4.9, Protein 43.3

Tips for Making Sausage Stew with Polenta:

- Use a variety of sausages for a more complex flavor. Try using a combination of pork, beef, and Italian sausage. - Don't be afraid to add some heat to the stew. A pinch of cayenne pepper or a few chopped jalapeños will give it a nice kick. - Serve the stew with a side of crusty bread or polenta. This will help to soak up all the delicious sauce. - Leftover stew can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Sausage stew with polenta is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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