Sausage Ragu with Polenta
Easy
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Coline

Sausage Ragu with Polenta

3 minutesPrep time

15 minutesCook time

977 cal.Per serving

Ingredients for 1

Polenta

1/3 cup

Polenta

Milk (whole)

1.3 cups

Milk (whole)

Parmesan (grated)

1 tbsp

Parmesan (grated)

Italian pork sausage (ground)

5 oz

Italian pork sausage (ground)

Tomatoes (canned, peeled)

1/2 cup

Tomatoes (canned, peeled)

Garlic

1/2 clove

Garlic

Basil (fresh)

1 tbsp

Basil (fresh)

Utensils

Stovetop, Pot (small)

recipe

  • Step 1
    Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the ground pork & grated or minced garlic.
  • Step 2
    Season with salt & pepper. Cook, stirring for 3-5 min. Break the meat apart as it cooks down.
  • Step 3
    Add the canned tomatoes & stir. Bring it to a simmer.
  • Step 4
    Add the basil. Season again with salt & pepper. Reduce the heat to low, cover & simmer until the polenta is done.
  • Step 5
    Pour the milk into a separate pot over medium heat. Bring it to a gentle boil.
  • Step 6
    Slowly add the polenta, stirring constantly. Continue mixing or whisking until the polenta is smooth & creamy. Add a splash of water if needed.
  • Step 7
    Season with salt & pepper. Add half of the grated parmesan & stir.
  • Step 8
    Spoon the polenta into serving bowls. Top with the sausage ragu. Garnish with the remaining parmesan. Add a few more fresh basil leaves (optional). Enjoy!