Polenta Roll with Sausage and Mushrooms
Category: Main Dishes
Serves: 6
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
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| Water | 1 liter |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 1 tablespoon |
| Cornmeal | 250g |
| Fine salt | to taste |
| Sausage | 450g |
| Celery | 1 stalk |
| Carrot | 1 |
| Onion | 1 |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 6 tablespoons |
| Grana Padano DOP cheese | 5 tablespoons |
| White wine | 1 glass |
| Champignon mushrooms | 500g |
| Tomato passata | 250g |
| Fine salt | to taste |
| Black pepper | to taste |
| Parsley | 3 tablespoons |
Instructions
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Prepare the Vegetables: Start by peeling the carrot, garlic, and onion. Then finely chop them along with the celery stalk. Place the chopped mixture into a large pan, previously heated with 4-5 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
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Sauté the Base: Allow the mixture to soften over low heat for about 15 minutes. Stir occasionally, ensuring that it doesn’t take on any color.
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Cook the Sausage: Add the crumbled sausage to the pan, followed by the chopped parsley. Stir continuously to avoid the formation of clumps. Let it cook on low heat for at least 5 minutes, making sure the sausage cooks through.
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Prepare the Polenta: In the meantime, bring 1 liter of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt. Gradually pour in the cornmeal, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Cook the polenta until it becomes thick and pulls away from the sides of the pot, then remove from heat.
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Assemble the Polenta Roll: Lay a piece of parchment paper on a flat surface, measuring about 30 cm by 35 cm. Spread the hot polenta evenly across the paper, forming a rectangular shape.
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Add the Sausage and Mushroom Filling: Spread the sausage and mushroom mixture evenly on top of the polenta.
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Roll the Polenta: Using the parchment paper to help, carefully roll the polenta into a cylinder shape while it’s still warm. Once rolled, seal the ends with the parchment paper to maintain the shape.
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Final Touches: You can slice the polenta roll into portions and serve hot. Enjoy the creamy, savory delight with its rich filling of sausage and mushrooms!
This dish brings together the earthy flavors of mushrooms and sausage with the comforting texture of polenta, making it a perfect main course for a cozy meal. The combination of Grana Padano DOP cheese and white wine elevates the taste, adding depth and sophistication.
