Description
A hearty and customizable Italian-inspired dish featuring creamy polenta, savory turkey sausage, and fresh vegetables, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Colavita Polenta Cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 sweet onion, peeled and chopped (2 cups)
- 2 large garlic cloves, chopped (about 1 and 1/2 heaping Tablespoons)
- 1 large head of broccoli (4 cups florets)
- 1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
- 2/3 lb sweet Italian turkey sausage, casing removed
- 2 cups Colavita Tomato Basil Sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil and slowly pour polenta into the boiling water, whisking continuously to prevent clumping. Lower the heat to low and continue whisking for about three minutes or until polenta is thick and stands up on its own. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Once hot, add onion, garlic, and broccoli. Add two tablespoons of water and cook, covered, for 7 minutes. Then cook uncovered for an additional 5 minutes or until there is no liquid left.
- Finally, add sausage to the same pan and cook over medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until cooked throughout and lightly browned.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray a 13”x9” casserole dish with olive oil cooking spray, spread all of the polenta evenly on the bottom of the dish. Layer the tomato sauce evenly on top of the polenta, then top with vegetable mixture and sprinkle crumbled sausage, cherry tomatoes, and cheese on top.
- Bake in the oven uncovered for 30 minutes. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 38 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 18