This hearty skillet dinner combines creamy quick-cook polenta with spicy Italian sausage and sweet caramelized red onions. The dish offers a comforting, rustic texture with rich savory flavors that warm the soul. Perfect for a cozy weeknight meal or a casual family gathering, it comes together in one pan for easy cleanup. The polenta acts as a perfect bed for the juicy sausage, absorbing all the delicious juices and oils. It is a satisfying, home-style meal that feels indulgent yet simple to prepare with pantry staples.
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Description
This hearty skillet dinner combines creamy quick-cook polenta with spicy Italian sausage and sweet caramelized red onions. The dish offers a comforting, rustic texture with rich savory flavors that warm the soul. Perfect for a cozy weeknight meal or a casual family gathering, it comes together in one pan for easy cleanup. The polenta acts as a perfect bed for the juicy sausage, absorbing all the delicious juices and oils. It is a satisfying, home-style meal that feels indulgent yet simple to prepare with pantry staples.Ingredients
Directions
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Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
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Add the Italian sausage links and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove sausage from the pan and set aside.
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In the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the thinly sliced red onions.
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Sauté the onions until softened and lightly caramelized, about 5-8 minutes.
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Pour in the water and bring to a gentle simmer.
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Gradually whisk in the quick-cook polenta, ensuring no lumps form.
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Reduce heat to low and let the polenta simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and creamy, about 5-10 minutes.
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Return the sausage to the pan, nestling them into the polenta.
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Simmer covered for another 5 minutes to heat the sausage through and allow flavors to meld.
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Serve warm directly from the skillet.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 865.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 58.6g91%
- Saturated Fat 16.5g83%
- Cholesterol 106.7mg36%
- Sodium 1598.9mg67%
- Total Carbohydrate 19.7g7%
- Dietary Fiber 1.9g8%
- Sugars 2.7g
- Protein 58.6g118%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and add roasted vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini to the onions.
If the polenta becomes too thick, add a splash more water or broth to reach your desired consistency.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of water to restore creaminess.
You can substitute chicken or vegetable broth for water for a richer flavor base.
