POLENTA AND SAUSAGES FOR A CROWD (POLENTA ALLA SPIANATORA)
Picture a golden circle of polenta, spread on a large board or platter, and topped with a rich tomato-y sausage-laden ragù. It's a traditional, somewhat theatrical way to eat polenta in Northern Italy, and it makes quite an impression when it's brought to the table. Known as polenta sul tavola or polenta alla spianatora, it is usually served with forks but no plates, with guests gathered around the table for a very casual family-style meal. You can make it when there's nothing in the house to eat except cornmeal and canned tomatoes, plus an onion or two.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, grains and rice, sausages, main course
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare the polenta: In a heavy-bottomed pot, whisk together polenta, 2 teaspoons kosher salt and 8 cups boiling water over medium-high heat. Continue whisking as mixture comes to a boil and begins to thicken. Turn heat to low and switch from a whisk to a wooden spoon. Stir every 10 minutes or so, for about 40 minutes, adding a splash of water as necessary to keep polenta from thickening too much. It may take as much as 2 cups more liquid to achieve a smooth, pourable consistency. Taste polenta for salt and add pepper to taste. Stir well, cover and keep warm for up to 30 minutes.
- As polenta cooks, prepare the topping: Add olive oil to a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until softened. Add sausages and let brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Add bay leaf, garlic and basil sprig, and cook for 1 minute more. Add wine, turn up heat, and let reduce by half.
- Add crushed tomatoes and their juices and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 1 hour, until sauce has thickened somewhat. Taste and adjust with salt and red-pepper flakes. (If using mushrooms, sauté over high heat in a little olive oil, until lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper.)
- To serve, rinse a large circular wooden board, about 18-inch diameter, with cool water. (Alternatively, use a large platter.) Pour polenta onto the board, and, using a spatula, quickly spread it into a circle about 3/4-inch deep.
- Carefully ladle sauce over the polenta, leaving a 1-inch polenta border at the edges. Arrange sausages over the sauce. Top with mushrooms, if using. Sprinkle with basil, parsley and pecorino.
- Place polenta in the center of the table, alongside bowls of grated pecorino. To serve the dish traditionally, offer guests forks but no plates and invite them to attack the polenta nearest their chair. Alternatively, cut polenta into large slices, and serve on dinner plates.
POLENTA WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE
This recipe came from my mom, who brought it over from Europe. When I first made it, everyone wanted to know where I got the recipe. I've copied it numerous times for friends.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine 1 cup water and cornmeal. In a saucepan, bring salt and remaining water to a boil. Slowly stir in cornmeal mixture. Reduce heat; cook for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the sausage and garlic over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Cool slightly. Cut sausage into 1-in. pieces; return to skillet. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste and parsley; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat., Spread half of the cornmeal mixture in a serving dish; top with half of the sausage mixture. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 1057mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND POLENTA BITES
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h25m
Yield 24 appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook sausage with oil in a hot saute pan until done. This may take about 45 minutes. Remove from pan. Let sausage rest 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into about 2 dozen slices. In same pan, gently cook red bell peppers until tender and drain well.
- While the sausage is cooking, begin the polenta. Combine chicken stock and cream in a large heavy saucepan. Heat to a gentle boil over medium heat, being careful not to burn. While whisking constantly, gradually add the cornmeal in a thin stream. Once cornmeal is incorporated, keep heat low and continue to whisk until mixture is slightly thickened and creamy. Stir in butter and cooked red bell peppers. Season with salt and pepper, if needed.
- Spoon a small amount of polenta on each saltine cracker and then a slice of sausage. Then add 1/8 teaspoon polenta on top of the sausage slice and garnish with 1 or 2 slices of scallions.
POLENTA WITH SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS
Steps:
- Bring 6 cups of water to a simmer and add the polenta. Cook over low heat, stirring often, 45 minutes. Stir in the butter, Parmesan and olive oil and keep warm.
- Add the tomatoes, sausage, garlic, peppers, onion and crushed red pepper to a large cast-iron pot and simmer, 30 minutes. Serve sauce over polenta, topped with some ricotta and basil.
POLENTA AND SAUSAGES (POLENTA ALLA SPIANATORA)
Steps:
- for a Crowd (Polenta alla Spianatora) By David Taniscooking.nytimes.com2 min View Original dinnerpasta Yield 6 to 8 servings Time 1 hour 20 minutes Picture a golden circle of polenta, spread on a large board or platter, and topped with a rich tomato-y sausage-laden ragù. It's a traditional, somewhat theatrical way to eat polenta in Northern Italy, and it makes quite an impression when it's brought to the table. Known as polenta sul tavola or polenta alla spianatora, it is usually served with forks but no plates, with guests gathered around the table for a very casual family-style meal. You can make it when there's nothing in the house to eat except cornmeal and canned tomatoes, plus an onion or two. Ingredients For the polenta: 2 cups medium cornmeal Kosher salt and black pepper 8 to 10 cups boiling water or chicken broth For the topping: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 medium onion, finely diced 1 ½ pounds Italian fennel sausage, sweet or hot, in 2- to 3-ounce links 1 bay leaf 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 basil sprig, plus more leaves for garnish 1 cup dry red wine 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes with their juices Red-pepper flakes, to taste ½ pound sliced wild or cultivated mushrooms (optional) Chopped parsley, for garnish Grated pecorino cheese, for garnish Preparation Prepare the polenta: In a heavy-bottomed pot, whisk together polenta, 2 teaspoons kosher salt and 8 cups boiling water over medium-high heat. Continue whisking as mixture comes to a boil and begins to thicken. Turn heat to low and switch from a whisk to a wooden spoon. Stir every 10 minutes or so, for about 40 minutes, adding a splash of water as necessary to keep polenta from thickening too much. It may take as much as 2 cups more liquid to achieve a smooth, pourable consistency. Taste polenta for salt and add pepper to taste. Stir well, cover and keep warm for up to 30 minutes.
- for a Crowd (Polenta alla Spianatora) By David Taniscooking.nytimes.com2 min View Original dinnerpasta Yield 6 to 8 servings Time 1 hour 20 minutes Picture a golden circle of polenta, spread on a large board or platter, and topped with a rich tomato-y sausage-laden ragù. It's a traditional, somewhat theatrical way to eat polenta in Northern Italy, and it makes quite an impression when it's brought to the table. Known as polenta sul tavola or polenta alla spianatora, it is usually served with forks but no plates, with guests gathered around the table for a very casual family-style meal. You can make it when there's nothing in the house to eat except cornmeal and canned tomatoes, plus an onion or two. Ingredients For the polenta: 2 cups medium cornmeal Kosher salt and black pepper 8 to 10 cups boiling water or chicken broth For the topping: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 medium onion, finely diced 1 ½ pounds Italian fennel sausage, sweet or hot, in 2- to 3-ounce links 1 bay leaf 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 basil sprig, plus more leaves for garnish 1 cup dry red wine 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes with their juices Red-pepper flakes, to taste ½ pound sliced wild or cultivated mushrooms (optional) Chopped parsley, for garnish Grated pecorino cheese, for garnish Preparation Prepare the polenta: In a heavy-bottomed pot, whisk together polenta, 2 teaspoons kosher salt and 8 cups boiling water over medium-high heat. Continue whisking as mixture comes to a boil and begins to thicken. Turn heat to low and switch from a whisk to a wooden spoon. Stir every 10 minutes or so, for about 40 minutes, adding a splash of water as necessary to keep polenta from thickening too much. It may take as much as 2 cups more liquid to achieve a smooth, pourable consistency. Taste polenta for salt and add pepper to taste. Stir well, cover and keep warm for up to 30 minutes. As polenta cooks, prepare the topping: Add olive oil to a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until softened. Add sausages and let brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Add bay leaf, garlic and basil sprig, and cook for 1 minute more. Add wine, turn up heat, and let reduce by half.
- Add crushed tomatoes and their juices and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 1 hour, until sauce has thickened somewhat. Taste and adjust with salt and red-pepper flakes. (If using mushrooms, sauté over high heat in a little olive oil, until lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper.)
- To serve, rinse a large circular wooden board, about 18-inch diameter, with cool water. (Alternatively, use a large platter.) Pour polenta onto the board, and, using a spatula, quickly spread it into a circle about 3/4-inch deep.
- Carefully ladle sauce over the polenta, leaving a 1-inch polenta border at the edges. Arrange sausages over the sauce. Top with mushrooms, if using. Sprinkle with basil, parsley and pecorino.
- Place polenta in the center of the table, alongside bowls of grated pecorino. To serve the dish traditionally, offer guests forks but no plates and invite them to attack the polenta nearest their chair. Alternatively, cut polenta into large slices, and serve on dinner plates.
SAUSAGE & PEPPERS WITH POLENTA
From Family Circle. I couldn't find a similar recipe, but there are many other "Sausage & Peppers" dishes. This one is quick and easy, not to mention filling. This could be doubled.
Provided by Smilyn
Categories Pork
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring milk and 1 teaspoon salt to boiling in a medium saucepan.
- Pierce sweet Italian sausages with a fork. Place in a 10-inch deep skillet and cook, covered, over medium-high heat until browned.
- Meanwhile stir instant polenta into boiling milk.
- Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in 3 tablespoons EACH grated parm and butter.
- Pour polenta onto serving platter, spreading evenly.
- To sausages, add peppers and tomatoes.
- Reduce heat to medium, partially cover and cook 5 minutes.
- Pour mixture over polenta and top with additional grated Parm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 544, Fat 39.5, SaturatedFat 18.3, Cholesterol 99.1, Sodium 1960.2, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 8.9, Protein 25.2
BAKED POLENTA WITH SAUSAGE
Rich, tomato-based casserole made with sweet Italian sausage, baked in a polenta crust and topped with mozzarella cheese. This is a great substitution for your typical pasta dish. Serve with a green salad and a loaf of Italian bread - doesn't get much better than this!
Provided by COOKINGQUEEN75
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes Polenta Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Combine water and milk in a large saucepan with polenta. Bring to a boil over high heat; add Parmesan cheese and butter. Stir constantly until thickened, about 3 minutes. Pour polenta into a large, round casserole dish, filling about 1 inch deep.
- Heat olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage, mushrooms, onion, and garlic in the skillet until sausage is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Add wine, tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, Italian seasoning, and oregano; cook over medium heat for 30 minutes.
- Pour tomato sauce mixture over polenta. Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.3 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 1322.5 mg, Sugar 13.2 g
POLENTA WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE
I love this dish. It is a nice change from pasta. The polenta is a nice base for the sausage and tomato combination.
Provided by KelBel
Categories Pork
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine water, cornmeal and salt in a double boiler or heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, brown sausage and garlic in a large skillet; drain. Cool slightly. Cut sausage into 1-in. pieces; return to skillet.
- Add tomatoes, tomato paste and parsley; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat.
- Spread half of the cornmeal mixture in a serving dish; top with half of the sausage mixture. Repeat layers.
- Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 592.6, Fat 34.3, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 70.2, Sodium 2629.3, Carbohydrate 43.6, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 11, Protein 29.5
POLENTA WITH SAUSAGE AND ASIAGO
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Grate enough Asiago cheese to measure 1/4 cup. Cut remaining cheese into 1/2-inch dice.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pancetta and stir until golden, about 3 minutes. Add salami and stir 1 minute. Transfer pancetta mixture and pan drippings to bowl. Add sausages to same skillet; sauté until cooked through, breaking up with back of spoon, about 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to paper towels to drain.
- Bring 7 cups water to boil in heavy large saucepan. Gradually whisk in cornmeal. Reduce heat to low; cook until polenta thickens and starts to pull away from sides of pan, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes. Stir in pancetta mixture, diced Asiago cheese and 2 tablespoons butter. Transfer polenta to prepared baking dish. Arrange sausage over polenta; sprinkle with grated Asiago. Bake until polenta is set and cheese melts, about 25 minutes.
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