Creamy Polenta with Arrabbiata Sausage Ragout Recipe

In a large saucepan over high heat bring the water milk and salt to a boil. Add the polenta in a slow steady stream stirring continuously with a wooden spoon until incorporated.

Continue stirring to prevent lumps from forming. Reduce the heat so the mixture bubbles occasionally.

Cook stirring and scraping the bottom and sides of the pan until the polenta is thick and starts to pull away from the sides of the pan 35 to 40 minutes.

Remove from the heat. Stir in the butter a few cubes at a time then stir in the cheese. Keep warm over very low heat.

Heat grapeseed oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the sausages and cook following cooking instructions indicated on the packaging or until no longer pink in the center about 8 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Transfer the sausages to a plate.

Add the bell peppers and onion to the pan and cook stirring occasionally until browned and tender about 10 minutes.

Stir in the pasta sauce and crushed red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer and return the sausages to the pan. Cover and cook for 10 minutes then remove from the heat. Slice sausages before serving.

To serve place a mound of polenta onto a plate and top with the sausage and arrabbiata sauce.