Buckwheat polenta with peas and sausage is a comfort food with a simple and genuine flavor.
This tasty dish is perfect as a one-pot meal and is great for family lunches or with friends.
Unlike classic polenta, buckwheat polenta contains not only cornmeal but also buckwheat flour, giving it a richer and more distinct flavor.
To prepare this recipe, I used instant polenta, which cooks in 8 minutes without sacrificing quality and taste.
After preparing this dish, also try:
- Difficulty: Medium
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter
Ingredients
- 9 oz instant polenta (buckwheat)
- as needed water (follow package instructions)
- 14 oz sausage
- 14 oz frozen peas
- Half white onion
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
Tools
- Pan
- Lid
- Pot
- Wooden Spoon
- Whisk
Steps
Peel the white onion and slice it thinly.
Heat a pan with two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Add the onion and let it brown.
Add the sausage cut into pieces and let it brown for a few minutes.
Add the frozen peas, stir with a wooden spoon, cover with a lid, and cook for about 15 minutes until the peas are tender and the sausage is cooked.
If there is too much liquid in the pan towards the end of the cooking, cook for the last 5 minutes without the lid.
Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Always refer to the package instructions for the exact amount.
When the water boils, add the buckwheat polenta gradually, stirring constantly with a whisk to prevent lumps.
Continue cooking for about 5/8 minutes according to the package instructions.
Our BUCKWHEAT POLENTA is ready.
Serve it on a serving plate or individual plates and top with the sausage and peas.
Enjoy your meal.
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Storage and Advice…
Store covered with aluminum foil.
You can consume it within 2 days, although I like to enjoy it immediately.
Before serving, you can stir in butter and grated cheese into the polenta.
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