Skillet Italian Sausage and Polenta Parmesan
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5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
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Servings
4 - 6
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Skillet Italian Sausage and Polenta Parmesan
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Ingredients
- 2½ tbsp olive oil divided
- 8 oz Italian sausage ground
- 8 oz mushrooms sliced
- crushed red pepper flakes pinch, to taste
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 oz whole tomatoes canned
- sugar pinch, if needed
- salt sea salt and freshly cracked, to taste
- black pepper sea salt and freshly cracked, to taste
- ½ cup spinach baby, chopped
- 2 tbsp basil fresh, chopped plus more for garnish
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- Parmesan Cheese freshly grated for serving
- 1 oz polenta tube
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.
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