Instant Pot® Italian Sausage and Polenta
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Description
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.
Ingredients
- 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.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 4 servings
calories: 429.2 kcal
carbohydrates: 33.1 g
protein: 25.2 g
saturated fat: 7.6 g
cholesterol: 86.6 mg
sodium: 2019.1 mg
fiber: 4.5 g
sugar: 11.5 g
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