Spicy Sausage & Peppers with Herbed Polenta Recipe

Ingredients

• 450 g sausage (chicken, turkey, or beef), cut into 1-inch slices
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
• 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
• 120 ml tomato passata (or canned crushed tomatoes)
• 60 ml vegetable stock (or water)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• 180 g (1 cup) polenta (coarse cornmeal)
• 750 ml water (or vegetable broth for extra flavor)
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter (or olive oil for dairy-free)
• 50 g grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped