BUTTERNUT SQUASH POLENTA WITH SAUSAGE & ONION RECIPE - (4.6/5)

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Butternut Squash Polenta With Sausage & Onion Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by ltrodrigu

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed
1 bay leaf
1 cup fine polenta (not quick cooking)
5 ounces seeded and peeled butternut squash, coarsely grated (1 cup)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Black pepper, as needed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
1 1/2 pounds sweet or hot Italian pork sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
2 teaspoons minced rosemary
1 teaspoon fennel seeds (optional)
2 small onions, peeled, halved, and sliced into 1/4-inch half moons
Rosemary sprigs, for garnish (optional)

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.

LonjyBonjy
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I made this with baby spinach!


Katalyna Escobedo
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I thought the butternut squash was lost in the sausage. Would have liked a bit more balance.


Syed Kamran
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! I will definitely make this again.


Manoj Chhetri
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Not bad! Will try adding some parmesan cheese next time to enhance the flavor.


SHARICKA ALEXANDER
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Just made this for my family and they loved it! Used smoked sausage instead.


Md Shahanur Rahman
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I thought this was too heavy and rich for my taste. I added more butternut squash and broth to lighten it up a bit.


Kofi Watapp
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Absolutely loved this. Will definitely be making this again.


Blessed Monday
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I've made this dish many times. Always a crowd pleaser!


KING 1
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My sausages did not brown, not sure what I did wrong.


Lizette Garcia
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Really tasty! I reduced the salt used by half and also omitted the butter and it was still creamy and flavorful.


True Omega
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This butternut squash polenta is a winner! It uses simple ingredients to create a dish worthy of a fancy restaurant!


Arosha Idusra
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I did not love this recipe, found it quite bland and lacking in flavor. Will try some cheese next time to see if that improves it.


Lokesh Bhatt
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Butternut squash and sausage are a perfect combination together. This polenta is creamy and flavorful, and the sausage adds a nice savory kick.


Lexies Castle
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I love this dish! It's easy to make and always a hit with my family.