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Italian Sausage and Pepper Mini Meatloaves with Creamy Polenta

Rett Main Course
Kategori Italian
serveringsstørrelse 4 people

Ingredienser
  

  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup polenta
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter

fremgangsmåte
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced red bell pepper and onion. Cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground Italian sausage, cooled pepper mixture, breadcrumbs, egg, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a small loaf.
  • Place the mini meatloaves on a baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned on top.
  • While the meatloaves bake, bring the chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Slowly whisk in the polenta. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
  • Serve each mini meatloaf over a scoop of the creamy polenta.

merknader

Shape the meatloaves firmly so they hold together during baking. Stir the polenta right before serving because it thickens as it sits. If the sausage releases extra fat in the pan, drain it before mixing to keep the loaves from turning greasy. Leftovers reheat well in the microwave with a splash of broth stirred into the polenta.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Equipment: Skillet, Mixing Bowl, Baking Sheet, Medium Saucepan