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Parmesan Polenta and Spicy Sausage Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 tbsp olive oil
3 oz (2 links) sun-dried tomato chicken sausage, sliced
1 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
2 (14.5 oz) cans no-salt diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, divided
2 cups fat-free, lower sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
3/4 cup quick cooking polenta
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Directions:
Directions:
1. Heat a medium saucepan over med-hi heat. Add oil to pan, swirling to coat. Add sausage; saute for 3 minutes or until browned. Add onion; saute for 5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; saute 30 seconds. Add oregano, pepper and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1/4 cup basil to pan; cook 5 minutes or until sauce thickens.
2. Combine broth and water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil.
Add polenta; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently with a whisk. Stir in half of cheese. Place 2/3 cup polenta in each of 4 bowls; top with about 3/4 cup sauce. Top each serving with 1 tbsp basil and 1 tbsp cheese.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
Yields 4 servings
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
40 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Calories, 279, Fat 8.3g (sat 2.7g, mono 4.1g, poly 1g); Protein 12.6g, Carb 31g, Fiber 5.3g

 

 

 

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