Polenta con Salsiccia

Polenta con Salsiccia is a hearty Italian brunch dish featuring creamy polenta topped with flavorful, savory sausage. This dish is perfect for a cozy weekend breakfast, offering both comfort and nutrition.

Ingredients

• Polenta - 150g
• Water - 600ml
• Italian sausage (preferably spicy) - 200g
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Parmesan cheese - 30g, grated
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. In a medium saucepan, bring 600ml of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
2. Gradually whisk in 150g of polenta, reducing the heat to low. Stir continuously for about 15 minutes until the polenta thickens and becomes creamy.
3. While the polenta is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 200g of Italian sausage, breaking it into pieces with a spatula, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
4. Add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet with the sausage and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Once the polenta is done, stir in 30g of grated Parmesan cheese and season with black pepper to taste.
6. To serve, spoon the creamy polenta onto plates and top with the sausage mixture. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 570
• Protein: 28 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 60 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.6 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from the sausage, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Polenta is a gluten-free grain that provides energy and essential nutrients.

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