Italian Sausage with Polenta Recipe

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This turkey and broccoli mixture over polenta is quick, easy and tastes great. Nutritious and delicious, it makes a comforting meal on a weeknight. –Mary Bilyeu of Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Italian Sausage with Polenta Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 25 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package (19-1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1/2 cup chopped red onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
2-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cans (15 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons prepared pesto
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup cornmeal
Shaved Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in broccoli. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5-7 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
Stir in the tomatoes, pesto, pepper flakes and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, for polenta, bring broth to a boil in a small heavy saucepan. Reduce heat to a gentle boil; slowly whisk in cornmeal. Continue stirring for 10-12 minutes or until polenta is thickened and has a smooth texture. Serve with sausage mixture. Garnish with cheese if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup sausage mixture with 1/2 cup polenta equals 337 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 52 mg cholesterol, 1,131 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 24 g protein.

Originally published as Italian Sausage with Polenta in Light & Tasty October/November 2006, p43