Name: Baked Polenta with Sausage and Mushroom Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 3.5 cups water; 1 cup polenta or yellow cornmeal; 3 tablespoons salted butter, melted; 3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.25 cup finely chopped onion; 1 (10 ounce) package sliced white mushrooms; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups sliced cooked Italian sausage; 0.5 cup chicken stock; 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano

Baked Polenta with Sausage and Mushroom Sauce

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Surprisingly easy method for preparing polenta. No standing over the stove stirring for 30 minutes. And, the best part... it turns out perfect every single time. The sauce is fresh and complements the polenta well.

Recipe by Candice

Published on October 22, 2009

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

Polenta:

3 ½ cups water
1 cup polenta or yellow cornmeal
3 tablespoons salted butter, melted
3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Sauce:

1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup finely chopped onion
1 (10 ounce) package sliced white mushrooms
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups sliced cooked Italian sausage
½ cup chicken stock
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Prepare polenta: Stir water, polenta, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper together in an 8-inch square baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven until most of the water has been absorbed, about 40 minutes.
While the polenta is baking, prepare sauce: Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook for 7 minutes.
Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Pour in sausage, chicken stock, and diced tomatoes; simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove polenta from the oven and stir in Parmesan cheese. Spoon sauce over polenta and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

492	Calories
31g	Fat
32g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 492
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g	39%
Saturated Fat 12g	61%
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 1509mg	66%
Total Carbohydrate 32g	12%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 22g
Vitamin C 15mg	77%
Calcium 170mg	13%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 473mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.