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Creamy Polenta with Chicken

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Luxuriously smooth polenta topped with a flavorful chicken sausage ragù – the ultimate comfort food with Italian inspiration.

 

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups whole milk, plus more as needed
  • 1 cup semolina flour
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • 4 ounces shredded parmesan cheese
  • Fresh thyme or basil for garnish
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 pounds spicy chicken or turkey sausage, casings removed
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
  • 1/2–1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 (24-ounce) jar plain tomato sauce or marinara-style sauce
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Grated parmesan for serving

Instructions

  1. Sauté onion in olive oil until soft, then add sausage and brown while breaking into pieces.
  2. Add mushrooms and cook until softened, then stir in garlic, pepper flakes, and thyme for 1 minute.
  3. Add tomato sauce and cream, simmer for 20 minutes, then finish with lemon zest and seasonings.
  4. Separately, bring milk to simmer and slowly whisk in semolina flour, cooking until thick and creamy.
  5. Remove polenta from heat and stir in butter, mascarpone, and parmesan. Season to taste.
  6. Serve polenta in bowls topped with ragù, garnished with fresh herbs and additional parmesan.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.

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Keywords: creamy polenta, chicken ragù, Italian comfort food, mascarpone polenta, semolina polenta

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