Italian Sausage & Polenta Broil

A comforting dish featuring sweet & spicy Italian sausage nestled on a bed of polenta, all topped with a rich tomato sauce. Crowned with fresh mozzarella and broiled to perfection, it’s a hearty meal that brings the flavors of Italy to your table. Easy to make, under 30-minutes, and very easy to assemble. Give it a go, I hope you'll love it.

1 Can(28oz)   Crushed Tomatoes           

1 Tbs Fresh Oregano

1 Med Onion, halved, cut into wedges

1 Med Bell Pepper, any color, cut lengthwise and thinly sliced

2 Cloves Garlic - minced    ASXl-

1/2 Tsp Pepper

1/2 Tsp Salt

1/4-1/2 Tsp Red chili flakes

1 Lb Italian sausage, spice or sweet, or combination - remove from casing

2 Lbs Polenta, cut into 1/2 inch slices

1/2 Lb Fresh Mozzarellas - cut into 1/4 inch slices

5 TBS Olive oil

1. Heat 3 Tbs olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, add tomatoes & oregano, and simmer for 15 minutes - uncovered. 

2. In a large skillet over medium high heat, add 1 Tbs of oil, once hot add onion, bell pepper, garlic & and seasonings. Stir to combine, cover and saute for 5 minutes until vegetables are softened. Add the sausage stirring and breaking up the sausage as you do so - about 5 minutes. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender and the sausage is cooked, about 5 -8 minutes. Add the tomatoes and simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes. 

3. Heat your broiler. In a casserole dish [~9 x 13 inch] add 1 Tbs oil and coat the dish. Place sliced polenta, slightly overlapping in three columns into the dish. Brush with remaining oil and broil for 10 -15 minutes until slight brown and crispy. 

4. Remove from broiler and cover with sauce. Add sliced mozzarella on top and place under broiler for 2-4 minutes until cheese is slightly brown and melted.  

An easy, quick, aromatic and tasty dish you can throw together in no time. Enjoy!