Instant Pot® Italian Sausage and Polenta

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Polenta goes high tech by cooking it in the Instant Pot®! You can make this recipe as is for a complete meal or only use the Instant Pot® to prepare the polenta. You will need an elevated trivet.

Submitted by thedailygourmet
Published on September 14, 2019
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 ¼ cups chicken broth

  • ½ cup Italian polenta

  • ¼ cup fat-free half-and-half

  • 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil

  • 4 Italian turkey sausage links

  • 12 ounces marinara sauce

  • 1 medium onion, sliced

  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt

  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper

  • ½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Directions

  1. Combine chicken broth, polenta, and half-and-half in a medium-sized heat-resistant glass bowl, such as Pyrex®. Set aside.

  2. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Pour in grapeseed oil and allow to get hot. Add sausages and cook until brown, about 2 minutes per side. Pour in marinara sauce, onion, and bell pepper; mix to combine. Place a trivet into the pot and set the bowl of polenta on top of the trivet. Close and lock the lid.

  3. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  4. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Whisk butter, garlic salt, red pepper, and Parmesan cheese into the polenta. Serve immediately.

Cook's Note:

If you only want to cook polenta in the Instant Pot(R), pour 1/2 cup water in the pot. Set the polenta mixture on the trivet inside the pot and cook as directed.

Place trivet in the instant pot. Set bowl of polenta inside. Lock lid and seal in place. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.

Quick release pressure, whip in the butter, garlic salt and cheese. Serve immediately

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

429 Calories
22g Fat
33g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 429
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 8g 38%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Sodium 2019mg 88%
Total Carbohydrate 33g 12%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 25g 50%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Calcium 195mg 15%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 646mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.