Soft Polenta with Sausage and Beef Ragu

It doesn't get any easier than this!  I'm thinking that the photo doesn't really capture the yumminess of this simple dish but it's too good not to share it anyway!

Polenta can be made a number of ways.  Soft (like you see here), fried, grilled and baked.  All of the variations start out soft like this so this is the easiest version of them all. 

Polenta is great topped with a meaty sauce or if you are a vegetarian, a yummy sauce with mixed mushrooms is fantastic!  I used my Sausage and Beef Ragu that I posted yesterday and it was a great way to use up the leftover sauce.  This is pefect to make for one so it's a great go to meal when you don't feel like working up a sweat in the kitchen if you're alone.  Just follow the directions on the package and use the serving size as a guide. 

Soft Polenta with Sausage and Beef Ragu

Serves 1-2

Ingredients:

1/3 cup Instant Polenta
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup Romano or Pamigiano Cheese
1 tablespoon butter
About 1/4 cup milk (nice splash for creaminess)
1 cup of prepared sauce such as Sausage and Beef Ragu

Tools - Whisk

Directions:

Bring chicken broth to boil in a small pot.  Add polenta slowly while continuously stirring with the whisk.  Stir for about 2-3 minutes until thick and smooth.  Add butter, milk, cheese and stir until incoporated.  Taste for seasoning.  Pour immediately into bowls and top with heated sauce. 

Enjoy!

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