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• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb Sicilian sausage (cut into 3.5in-4in links)
• 2-3 green bell peppers, sliced and about same size
• 1 container La Bella Romana homemade marinara sauce
• Colavita Instant Polenta
• La Bella Romana grated Parmesan cheese (about 2tbs)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1. Start by getting water boiling for the polenta, add salt and pepper once at a rolling boil
2. Prepare the Sausage and Peppers:
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat.
• Add the bell peppers. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften about 5-7 minutes.
• **begin preparing polenta at the same time as sausage and peppers are cooking**
• Add the sausage links and cook, turning occasionally, until you start to see some browning
• When sausage is about halfway done, pour in Marinara sauce and allow to finish cooking in sauce
3. Make the Polenta
• Make polenta according to directions on the Colavita box, stirring often
• Add parmesan to your preference (about 2tbs) and with only a few minutes left, add about 1tbs EVOO to polenta and whisk
• Remove from heat, but allow to sit in pan to cool and set when finished
4. Serve:
• Spoon a generous portion of the creamy polenta into a bowl.
• Top the polenta with the sausage and pepper mixture, including plenty of the delicious sauce.
• Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and a sprinkle of extra Parmesan cheese.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tips and Ideas
Vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables to the mix. Mushrooms, zucchini, or even a handful of spinach can be stirred in during the last few minutes of simmering
Spiciness: Add crushed red pepper flakes to your liking, or add a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra heat. You can also use our hot sausage!
Make it a Sub: Forget the polenta and serve the sausage and peppers on a toasted hero or sub roll with a slice of provolone cheese for a classic sandwich