Baked Polenta with Sausage and Mushroom Sauce

Surprisingly easy method for preparing polenta. No standing over the stove stirring for 30 minutes. And, the best part... it turns out perfect every single time. The sauce is fresh and complements the polenta well.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 492 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup chicken stock
• 3 ½ cups water
• ¼ cup finely chopped onion
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons salted butter, melted
• 1 cup polenta or yellow cornmeal
• 3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) package sliced white mushrooms
• 2 cups sliced cooked Italian sausage
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Prepare polenta: Stir water, polenta, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper together in an 8-inch square baking dish.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until most of the water has been absorbed, about 40 minutes.

Step 4

While the polenta is baking, prepare sauce: Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook for 7 minutes.

Step 5

Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Pour in sausage, chicken stock, and diced tomatoes; simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 6

Remove polenta from the oven and stir in Parmesan cheese. Spoon sauce over polenta and serve.