Parmesan-Crusted Polenta with Sausage-Mushroom Ragoût

Gluten Free
Health score
28%
Parmesan-Crusted Polenta with Sausage-Mushroom Ragoût
30 min.
4
1505kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Parmesan-Crusted Polenta with Sausage-Mushroom Ragoût, a dish that perfectly marries rich flavors and comforting textures. This gluten-free recipe is not only quick to prepare, taking just 30 minutes, but it also serves as a hearty main course for lunch or dinner, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings.

The star of this dish is the creamy, golden polenta, which is broiled to perfection and topped with a generous sprinkle of grated parmesan, creating a crispy crust that contrasts beautifully with the savory ragoût. The ragoût itself is a symphony of flavors, featuring sweet Italian sausage and a medley of fresh wild mushrooms, all simmered in a rich marinara sauce enhanced by a splash of dry red wine. This combination not only elevates the dish but also fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma that will have everyone eagerly anticipating mealtime.

With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, this dish is as satisfying as it is delicious. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself to a comforting meal, our Parmesan-Crusted Polenta with Sausage-Mushroom Ragoût is sure to impress and delight your taste buds. Dive into this culinary adventure and savor every bite!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup cooking wine dry red
  • 0.5 pound mushrooms wild mixed fresh sliced
  • pound sausage sweet italian
  • 1.5 cups bottled marinara sauce 
  • tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 0.3 cup parmesan grated
  • servings accompaniment: parmesan grated
  • pounds precooked polenta cut into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) rounds (in a tube)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Preheat broiler.
  2. Broil polenta rounds on a lightly oiled large heavy baking sheet 3 to 4 inches from heat until lightly browned in spots, about 7 minutes. Turn rounds over and sprinkle with cheese, then broil until polenta is golden in spots and cheese is melted, about 7 minutes more.
  3. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until it shimmers, then cook sausage, breaking up lumps, until just cooked through, about 4 minutes.
  4. Transfer to a bowl.
  5. Heat remaining tablespoon oil in skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then cook mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes.
  6. Add wine and boil, scraping up any brown bits, until reduced by about half, about 2 minutes. Stir in sausage and tomato sauce and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Season with salt.
  7. Serve ragout spooned over polenta.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1505kcal
Protein14.33%
Fat34.02%
Carbs51.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.75
Glycemic Load
2.52
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
31.830434954685%

Flavonoids

Petunidin
1mg
Delphinidin
1.25mg
Malvidin
7.87mg
Peonidin
0.56mg
Catechin
2.31mg
Epicatechin
3.2mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1505.34kcal
75.27%
Fat:55.62g
85.57%
Saturated Fat:20.45g
127.84%
Carbohydrates:190.01g
63.34%
Net Carbohydrates:184.43g
67.07%
Sugar:6.15g
6.84%
Cholesterol:112.25mg
37.42%
Sodium:1883.77mg
81.9%
Alcohol:3.15g
100%
Alcohol %:0.71%
100%
Protein:52.7g
105.39%
Selenium:81.13µg
115.9%
Vitamin B1:1.02mg
68.12%
Phosphorus:666.19mg
66.62%
Calcium:493.45mg
49.34%
Vitamin B3:9.47mg
47.34%
Vitamin B6:0.86mg
42.87%
Vitamin B2:0.7mg
40.95%
Potassium:1086.12mg
31.03%
Zinc:4.51mg
30.07%
Vitamin B5:2.98mg
29.85%
Iron:5.13mg
28.47%
Magnesium:112.86mg
28.22%
Copper:0.56mg
27.95%
Vitamin B12:1.51µg
25.24%
Vitamin A:1182.55IU
23.65%
Fiber:5.57g
22.3%
Manganese:0.44mg
21.94%
Vitamin E:2.42mg
16.14%
Vitamin C:9.89mg
11.99%
Folate:41µg
10.25%
Vitamin K:8.12µg
7.73%
Vitamin D:0.31µg
2.03%
Source:Epicurious