Spicy Sausage Bolognese Over Polenta
Swap out the pasta for cheesy polenta and you've got such a fabulous dish you guys! I made a rich Bolognese that featured Beyond Meat hot Italian sausages, loads of veg, good wine, good tomatoes, and hours of cook time to intensify. I served it up with buttery, cheesy polenta and it was just divine.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Butter, Unsalted
- 4 cloves4 cloves4 cloves Garlic, crushed & minced
- 1 whole1 whole1 whole Yellow Onion, diced
- 2 whole2 whole2 whole Celery, diced
- 1 whole1 whole1 whole Carrots, peeled & diced
- 250 ml250 ml250 ml Roasted Red Pepper, chopped
- 4 whole4 whole4 whole Plant-Based Hot Italian Sausage - Beyond Meat
- 1.5 Tbsp1.5 Tbsp1.5 Tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup White Wine, I used a local Ontario Pinot Grigio
- 796 ml796 ml796 ml San Marzano Peeled Tomatoes, Canned
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Vegetable Broth, I used Pres. Choice Plant-Based Chikn Broth
- 0.666 cup0.666 cup0.666 cup Milk, 2%, room temp.
- 5 pieces5 pieces5 pieces Basil, Fresh, small handful fresh leaves, torn
- 5 sprigs5 sprigs5 sprigs Thyme, Fresh, leaves removed
- 1.5 tsp1.5 tsp1.5 tsp Oregano, Dried
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 2 tsp2 tsp2 tsp Roasted Garlic and Red Pepper Seasoning - Club House
- 1 whole1 whole1 whole Bay Leaf
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Heavy Whipping Cream, room temp
- 0.75 cup0.75 cup0.75 cup Grana Padano Cheese, finely shredded
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Himalayan Pink Salt, More to taste
- 1 whole1 whole1 whole Black Peppercorns, Ground Fresh, To Taste
- 2 cups2 cups2 cups Cornmeal
- 8 cups8 cups8 cups Water
- 6 Tbsp6 Tbsp6 Tbsp Butter, Unsalted
- 1.5 cups1.5 cups1.5 cups Grana Padano Cheese, finely shredded
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Himalayan Pink Salt, More To Taste
Polenta
Process
Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- B O L O G N E S E - Begin heating the EVOO, butter, oregano, pepper flakes, garlic, fresh thyme, and 1 tsp. of the clubhouse seasoning in a large skillet set to just about medium heat. Once heated, stir and let everything sizzle for about a minute before adding the torn basil and continuing to cook another 30 seconds. Add the onion, carrot, celery, roasted peps, and a good pinch of salt & cracked pep. Stir and cook 6 - 7 minutes.
- Once the veggies are starting to get soft, push them to the outside of the skillet and crumble in your beyond meat sausages. Stir and cook until your crumbled sausages have some nice, golden brown colour. Stir everything together and continue for another 2 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and continue for another minute before pouring in the wine and simmering to reduce to about half. Pour in the milk, broth, and san marzano tomatoes, breaking them up in the skillet. Bring the sauce to a boil and once boiled, add the bay leaf, 1 tsp. salt, & remaining Clubhouse seasoning. Reduce to medium low and simmer uncovered for 1 1/2 - 2 hours until thick, reduced, and delicious. Turn off the heat and stir in the grana padano and cream until combined. Taste your bolognese and add additional salt if desired / needed. Remember to remove the bay leaf prior to service!
- P O L E N T A - With about 30ish minutes remaining on your sauce, add the water & salt for the polenta to a large pot and bring to a boil. Once boiled, reduce to low and whisk in your cornmeal. Continue to whisk vigorously until the polenta has thickened, switching to a wooden spoon for the remainder of the cook time. Cook your polenta over low heat for 25 - 30 minutes until the cornmeal is cooked and polenta is thick. Remove from heat and fold in your butter & grana. Taste and adjust salt if desired.
- S E R V I C E - For service, serve up your polenta, making a small well in the center of the polenta to drop in some butter. Spoon the bolognese to one side of the bowl and garnish with fresh parsley / basil, a pinch of salt, pepper flakes, and some grated grana padano. ENJOY!!
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Coconut Free Entrées Gluten Free Nut Free Other Pescetarian Shellfish Free Sugar Alcohol FreeThis is our estimate based on online research. | |
Calories: | 1320 |
Fat: | 78 g |
Carbohydrates: | 108 g |
Protein: | 66 g |
Cholesterol: | 216 g |
Sodium: | 3925 mg |
Fiber: | 4 g |
Sugars: | 18 g |
Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
Calculated per serving. |
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