Polenta Con Le Salsicce

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 16

Authentic Italian Polenta Con Le Salsicce recipe for a hearty dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

710

Sugar

Fat

57g

Polenta Con Le Salsicce, also known as Italian polenta with sausages, is a traditional Italian dish. It is made from cornmeal cooked to a creamy consistency and served with sweet Italian sausages in a tomato sauce. This filling and hearty dish is perfect for a family dinner or a cozy night in.

Instructions

1.	In a large saucepan, bring the water or broth to a boil.
2.	Gradually add the cornmeal while whisking to prevent lumps from forming.
3.	Reduce heat to low and cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring frequently until mixture is thick and bubbly.
4.	Remove from heat and stir in grated parmigiano and butter.
5.	In a separate pan, cook the sweet Italian sausages until browned on all sides.
6.	Add tomato sauce and a cup of water to the pan and simmer for 10 minutes.
7.	Slice the sausages and serve over the polenta. Enjoy!

PROS

Polenta Con Le Salsicce is a classic Italian comfort food that is filling and satisfying.

The combination of cornmeal with sweet Italian sausages creates a flavorful, hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter night.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat due to the use of butter and sausage.

It is not recommended for those on a diet or looking to cut back on their fat intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cornmeal used in polenta is a good source of carbohydrates.
It contains dietary fiber, protein, and a variety of vitamins and minerals.
The Italian sausage used in the recipe provides protein and iron.

	2 cups cornmeal
	5 cups water or 5 cups broth
	4 sweet Italian sausages , about a pound in all
	1/4 cup tomato sauce
	1/2 cup grated parmigiano
	2 tablespoons butter