Cheesy Orzo Risotto with Sausage and Peppers

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Cheesy Orzo Risotto with Sausage and Peppers

If you're looking for an easy, delicious meal that will impress your guests, look no more than this baked Parmesan polenta with what to serve with sausage and peppers. This dish is laden with flavor and requires minimal effort to make. Additionally, it packs a punch in the nutrition department as well! So prepare to enjoy this Italian-inspired comfort food classic.

Ingredients
For the Polenta:
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup polenta (cornmeal)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese                                  

For the Topping:
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 4 ounces sausage (Italian or mild), crumbled
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper to taste  

Directions Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a moderate saucepan, bring water to a boil over medium-high heat. Slowly include polenta while stirring constantly until it's thickened and you can find no lumps remaining. Reduce heat to low and stir in butter, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Cook for 5 minutes or until the polenta is soft and creamy. Pour the polenta to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a scoop or spatula. In a sizable skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add bell peppers and sausage and cook for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender and sausage is cooked through. Stir in garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper until fully combined. Spoon mixture evenly over polenta in baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes or until top is golden brown. Serve warm with your chosen sides such as for example roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes! Enjoy!

Conclusion: This baked Parmesan polenta with sausage and peppers recipe will certainly become among your go-to recipes for weeknight dinners or special events alike! Having its bold flavors from classic Italian ingredients like parmesan cheese and fresh herbs like oregano—and its hearty combination of protein from sausage along with colorful vegetables—this dish will make you feeling full through the night long while also tasting amazing! Plus it takes only 25 minutes to build so you could have dinner ready in no time at all! Try this recipe today—you won't be disappointed!