BUTTERNUT SQUASH POLENTA WITH SAUSAGE AND ONION
In this savory, satisfying dinner, finely ground polenta and grated butternut squash are cooked together in one pot, the squash adding sweetness to the savory cornmeal. Then browned sausages and onions seasoned with rosemary and fennel seeds are spooned on top to round out the meal. It's a dish simple enough for a weeknight, but the butternut squash makes it interesting enough to serve to guests.If you can't find finely ground polenta, you can substitute coarse; just add another cup of water and plan on cooking the mixture for an extra 10 to 15 minutes. You could also substitute coarsely ground cornmeal for the fine polenta. Try to avoid using instant (or quick-cooking) polenta, but if it's all you can find, add the squash, salt and bay leaf to the boiling water 15 minutes before stirring in the polenta, so the squash gets a chance to soften. Just do not use the prepared polenta that comes in a tube. You can grate the squash the day before and store it in a plastic bag in the fridge.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine 4 1/2 cups water, the salt and the bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Slowly whisk in polenta. Stir in squash. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently, until polenta and squash are very tender, 20 to 30 minutes. If the mixture gets too thick while cooking, add a little more water to the pot. Stir in butter and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- While polenta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage, rosemary and fennel seeds if using. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is golden and cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes. (Do this in batches if necessary, adding oil if the pan looks dry.) Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
- Add more oil to the skillet if it looks dry, then add onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender and golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Return sausage to pan and stir to heat through. Spoon polenta into bowls and top with sausage and onion, garnished with rosemary if you like.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 773, UnsaturatedFat 30 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 55 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Sodium 1266 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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Rosaria Rosson
[email protected]This recipe is not worth the effort. It's not very flavorful and it's a lot of work to make.
Md Gisuddin
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my polenta turned out grainy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Jerry Morris
[email protected]The polenta was a little too thick for my liking. I would have preferred it to be creamier.
Fi Bethe
[email protected]This recipe was a little too bland for my taste. I would have liked it better if it had more spices.
Moinuddin nazmz
[email protected]I added some chopped kale to this recipe and it was delicious. It added a nice pop of color and nutrients.
Confused Boys
[email protected]I made this recipe with ground turkey instead of sausage. It was still really good, but I think the sausage would have been better.
Bahar Caddi
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. I had some roasted butternut squash in the fridge and this was the perfect way to use it up.
Mudasir Ladla
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of polenta, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The butternut squash and sausage made it really flavorful.
Jemimah Sachimbali
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a cold winter night. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are warm and comforting.
Thomas Bray
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Chris odell
[email protected]The flavors in this dish are amazing. The butternut squash and sausage complement each other perfectly.
Mehlab Baloch
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to get dinner on the table in under an hour.
Christa Allen
[email protected]This butternut squash polenta with sausage and onion was a hit with my family! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the sausage and onion added a savory touch. I will definitely be making this again.