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Marco Polo polenta is a classic Italian dish that is made with creamy polenta, sausage, and mushrooms. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a winter meal. This recipe is for a simple and easy version of Marco Polo polenta that is perfect for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion

  • 1/2 cup chopped cremini mushrooms

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 1/2 cup milk

  • 1 cup coarse-ground cornmeal

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, brown the sausage over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.

  2. Add the onion and mushrooms to the skillet and cook until softened.

  3. Stir in the chicken broth, milk, cornmeal, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the polenta is thick and creamy.

  4. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

Tips

  • For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.

  • If you don't have cremini mushrooms, you can use any type of mushrooms you like.

  • To make the dish ahead of time, cook the polenta and sausage mixture separately. When ready to serve, reheat the polenta in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through. Add the sausage mixture and cook until heated through.

  • Serve with a side of your favorite vegetables or a salad.

Enjoy!

I hope you enjoy this recipe for Marco Polo polenta. It is a delicious and easy dish that is perfect for a winter meal. Let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Here is a little story about how I came to love Marco Polo polenta. I first had Marco Polo polenta at a restaurant in Italy. I was immediately struck by the creamy texture and the rich flavor of the sausage and mushrooms. I knew that I had to try to make it at home.

When I got home, I experimented with different recipes until I found one that I loved. Now, I make Marco Polo polenta at home all the time. It is a family favorite, and it is always a hit when I make it for guests.

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do. It is a delicious and easy way to bring a little bit of Italian cuisine into your home.

Here are some additional tips for making the best Marco Polo polenta:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the polenta will taste.

  • Don't overcook the polenta. Overcooked polenta will be tough and grainy.

  • Stir the polenta constantly while it is cooking. This will help to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

  • Add the Parmesan cheese at the end of cooking. This will help to keep the polenta from becoming too thick.

  • Serve the polenta immediately. Polenta that has been allowed to cool will become stiff and hard.

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