Polenta Casserole with Sautéed Bell Peppers and Sausage

Name: Polenta Casserole with Sautéed Bell Peppers and Sausage
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups, whole milk; 3 cups, water; , Salt; 1 1/2 cups, instant polenta; 2 tablespoons, unsalted butter; 1 , medium garlic clove, minced or pressed through a garlic press; , Ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons, olive oil; 3 , medium red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick strips; 1 , large red onion, halved and sliced thin; , Salt; 1 1/2 pounds, sweet Italian sausage, removed from its casing; 6 , medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press; 2 teaspoons, minced fresh thyme leaves; 1/4 teaspoon, red pepper flakes; 1 (14.5-ounce) can, diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoons, red wine vinegar; , Ground black pepper; 2 ounces, Asiago cheese, grated (about 1 cup); 2 tablespoons, minced fresh parsley leaves

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Europe
Italian
Pasta, Grains, Rice & Beans
Meat
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Casseroles

Mildly flavored and very easy to prepare, polenta makes a great backdrop for this company-worthy casserole.

SERVES 6 to 8

Polenta Casserole with Sautéed Bell Peppers and Sausage

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