Sausage and Peppers Skillet with Creamy Polenta

Name: Sausage and Peppers Skillet with Creamy Polenta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion (medium, sliced); 1 green bell pepper (sliced); 1 red bell pepper (sliced); 12 ounce Italian sausage (pre-cooked, sliced into rounds); 0.5 cup marinara sauce; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 0.5 cup quick-cooking polenta; 2 cup water; 0.25 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Slices of savory pre-cooked Italian sausage, bell peppers, and onions are sautéed together and served over quick-cooking creamy polenta for a satisfying one-pan meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.36/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion (medium, sliced)
1 green bell pepper (sliced)
1 red bell pepper (sliced)
12 ounce Italian sausage (pre-cooked, sliced into rounds)
0.5 cup marinara sauce
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.5 cup quick-cooking polenta
2 cup water
0.25 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 sliced medium yellow onion, 1 sliced green bell pepper, and 1 sliced red bell pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
Add 12 ounces pre-cooked Italian sausage rounds to the skillet with the vegetables. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is heated through and slightly browned.
Stir in 1/2 cup marinara sauce, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing flavors to meld. Keep warm.
While the sausage and peppers simmer, prepare the polenta: Bring 2 cups water or milk to a boil in a medium saucepan. Slowly whisk in 1/2 cup quick-cooking polenta. Reduce heat to low and cook, whisking frequently, for 3-5 minutes until thickened and creamy. Stir in 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese.
Serve the sausage and peppers directly from the skillet over the creamy polenta.

Notes

Any type of bell pepper can be used based on your preference. Leftovers are delicious and reheat well in the microwave.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 500
Protein: 24.5 g
Carbohydrates: 44 g
Fat: 25.5 g
Fiber: 7 g
Sodium: 1280 mg
Saturated Fat: 10.5 g
Sugar: 8 g
Cholesterol: 60 mg