Red Wine-Braised Sausages with Polenta - Scott Pete

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 Scott Pete Beef Polish Sausage, sliced
• 1 small carrot, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup medium-ground cornmeal
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup packed baby arugula
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley