CREAMY PARMESAN POLENTA AND SAUSAGE MUSHROOM RAGU

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This is so so good. I have messed with several different recipes for a while and this is what I ended up with. Enjoy!

Provided by Melissa Turner

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 22

SAUSAGE AND MUSHROOM RAGU
1/2 lb italian sausage, no casings
1 lb fresh button mushrooms (thinly sliced)
4 Tbsp butter
4 clove garlic (minced)
1 onion (chopped finely)
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1/2 c red cooking wine
8 oz can of tomato sauce
1 1/2 c beef stock or broth
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp sugar
1 Tbsp dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley) fresh is best
salt and pepper to season
CREAMY PARMESAN POLENTA
6 c water
2 tsp salt (plus more to season)
1 3/4 c yellow cornmeal
3 Tbsp butter
1 c parmesan cheese (grated)
1 c heavy whipping cream
1 tsp pepper (plus more to season)

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl, combine sliced mushrooms in 1 cup water. Let sit 8-10 minutes, until mushrooms are supple. Drain reserving liquid.
  • 2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tbsp butter to pan. Add sausage to pan crumble and saute 3 minutes or until browned. Remove sausage from pan and drain off fat.
  • 3. In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp's butter over medium heat. Add onion, and and garlic, saute 5-7 minutes, until golden brown. Add mushrooms, reserved liquid and soy sauce. Sauté, 3-5 minutes, until liquid is evaporated and mushrooms begin to brown. Stir in sausage, wine and tomato sauce, bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes, or until tomato sauce has reduced. Mix beef stock, cornstarch and sugar together and add to mushroom mixture. Stirring well, bring to a boil, and simmer 2-3 minutes. Stir in fresh herbs and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • 4. Cook Polenta while cooking sausageAdd the water to a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add the 2 teaspoons of salt and gradually whisk in the cornmeal. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the mixture thickens and the cornmeal is tender, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Turn off the heat. Add the butter, and stir until melted. Stir in the Parmesan and incorporate well. This will slightly thicken the polenta. Add the cream and 1 teaspoon of black pepper and stir with a wooden spoon until incorporated. Taste the polenta, and add a little more salt and a little ground black pepper, if necessary.

Md Ajijul Islam Roni
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I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like it might be too complicated.


Abeeha Abeeha
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This recipe looks amazing! I'm definitely going to give it a try.


Ali Haussain
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


johir islam
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This recipe is a keeper! The polenta was creamy and the ragu was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


dirtbikemaster mater
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This dish was delicious! The polenta was creamy and the ragu was flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the mushrooms, which added a nice earthy flavor to the dish.


Rihem yousfi
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I love this recipe! The polenta is so creamy and the ragu is so flavorful. It's a perfect meal for a cold night.


Jamalswitchedoneem
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The polenta was smooth and creamy, and the ragu was packed with flavor. Even my picky kids loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Yaga
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Wow! This dish was amazing! The polenta was so creamy and the ragu was so flavorful. I loved the combination of the sausage and mushrooms. It was a perfect meal for a special occasion.


Ahsan Haider
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. The polenta was creamy and the ragu was rich and savory. I loved the combination of the sausage, mushrooms, and parmesan cheese. It was a perfect meal for a cold night.


Monik Alisha
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I tried this recipe last night and it turned out great! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the ragu was rich and hearty. I especially liked the addition of the mushrooms, which added a nice earthy flavor to the dish. I will definitely be makin


Ntokozo Mathe
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This creamy parmesan polenta with sausage mushroom ragu was an absolute delight! The polenta was cooked to perfection, with a smooth and creamy texture that paired perfectly with the savory ragu. The sausage and mushrooms were flavorful and added a n