Skillet Italian Sausage and Polenta Parmesan

Name: Skillet Italian Sausage and Polenta Parmesan
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 4 - 6
Ingredients: 2½ tbsp olive oil, divided; 8 oz ground Italian sausage; 8 oz mushrooms, sliced; Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, to taste; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 28 oz can of whole tomatoes; Pinch of sugar, if needed; Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste; ½ cup baby spinach, chopped; 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped plus more for garnish; 1 cup mozzarella, shredded; parmesan, freshly grated for serving; 1 16 oz tube of polenta

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings
4 - 6
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Skillet Italian Sausage and Polenta Parmesan

Eloise Reynolds

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Ingredients

Servings

2½ tbsp olive oil, divided
8 oz ground Italian sausage
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 28 oz can of whole tomatoes
Pinch of sugar, if needed
Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
½ cup baby spinach, chopped
2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped plus more for garnish
1 cup mozzarella, shredded
parmesan, freshly grated for serving
1 16 oz tube of polenta

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Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the Italian sausage and break it into crumbles.
Add the sliced mushrooms and crushed red pepper flakes and cook, stirring often for 4-5 minutes, or until the sausage is cooked and the mushrooms are starting to soften.
Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
Add the can of whole tomatoes, then break the tomatoes down with your spoon. Bring to a slight boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for an hour, stirring occasionally.
Taste the sauce after an hour and season with a pinch of sugar (if needed), and sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
Stir in the spinach and fresh basil.
Preheat the broiler.
Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the slices of polenta to the pan and lightly season them with a bit of sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Cook for a few minutes on each side until golden brown.
Place the golden brown polenta on top of the Italian sausage sauce, then sprinkle with some shredded mozzarella.
Place under the broiler until the cheese is browned and bubbling, about 2-3 minutes.
Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese and more fresh basil. Serve and enjoy.