Italian Sausage & Veggie Skillet with Polenta

Ingredients

• 2 links Italian sausage
• 2 cups spinach
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 onion
• 1/2 bell pepper
• 1/2 zucchini
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup polenta (cornmeal)
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring broth to a simmer in a small pot. Whisk in polenta gradually; cook 8–10 minutes until thick, stirring often. Season with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   While polenta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up, until browned.

3. 3

   Add onion, bell pepper, and zucchini; cook 5–6 minutes until softened.

4. 4

   Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, and crushed tomatoes. Simmer 3–4 minutes.

5. 5

   Add spinach and toss until wilted.

6. 6

   Serve sausage-veg mixture over polenta.