POLENTA CASSEROLE WITH SAUTEED BELL PEPPERS AND SAUSAGE

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From Cook's Illustrated 'Cover and Bake' cookbook, but I found it on Salt Lake City Desert News website --Sounds good. I know the original recipe calls for from scratch polenta, but this sounds easier. Not sure about cooking time.

Provided by Japanese Delight

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (24 ounce) package ready-cooked polenta (or more if you want a thicker layer of polenta)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded and sliced into 1/4-inch thick strips
1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced
salt
1 1/2 lbs sweet Italian sausage, removed from its casing
6 medium garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves (or about 2/3 teaspoon dried)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
ground black pepper
2 ounces asiago cheese, grated (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Slice the polenta in half-inch slices and cover the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish. Press together to make one layer.
  • Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add peppers, onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook until peppers are soft, about 5 minutes. Add sausage and cook until the meat loses its raw color, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, thyme and red pepper flakes, cook about 1 minute.
  • Add tomatoes and juice; bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Take off heat and stir in the vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spread sausage mixture evenly over the polenta and sprinkle with cheese. Bake in middle rack of oven until the polenta is heated through, about 20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley before serving. Serves 6 to 8.

Jeannia Peavey
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing.


Ammar alfatlawi
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This casserole was delicious! The polenta was creamy and the bell peppers and sausage added a lot of flavor.


Naheem ghanchi
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish for a weeknight meal or a potluck.


Shaq Motivates
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This casserole was a great way to use up leftover polenta. It was quick and easy to make, and it tasted delicious.


Dammika Priyadarshani
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I'm not usually a fan of polenta, but this casserole changed my mind! It was so creamy and flavorful.


Abdul Satar
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This casserole was easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Thabiso Mabena
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I made this casserole for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Ali Amir
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This casserole was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They loved the bell peppers and sausage.


Zdfght Hdfgtr
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I was looking for a new polenta recipe and this one did not disappoint. It was easy to make and the results were amazing.


wasim ashiq
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This casserole was delicious! The polenta was creamy and the bell peppers and sausage added a lot of flavor.


Luna Fulton
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish for a weeknight meal or a potluck.


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This casserole was a great way to use up leftover polenta. It was quick and easy to make, and it tasted delicious.


Nazmul Niloy
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I'm not usually a fan of polenta, but this casserole changed my mind! It was so creamy and flavorful.


David susan Onne
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The polenta casserole was easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Eminent Ushie
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Cassius Glover
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This polenta casserole was a hit with my family! The flavors of the bell peppers, sausage, and cheese blended perfectly, and the polenta was creamy and delicious.