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             Dinner Dilema Polenta With Sausage And Broccoli

Recipe By     : Woman's Day Magazine - September 1998
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Potato Salads                    Sausages

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  14 1/2  ounces        canned chicken broth
   1 1/4  cups          water
     3/4  cup           yellow cornmeal
     3/4  cup           part-skim ricotta cheese
  12      ounces        italian sausage -- casing removed
   1      tablespoon    garlic -- minced
   1      bunch         broccoli -- cut into florets
   2      medium        tomatoes -- diced

1. Mix broth, 3/4 cup of the water and the cornmeal in a 2qt microwave safe mea
suring cup or bowl.
Cover and microwave on high, stirring 3 times, 13-15 minutes or until thickened
 and smooth. Stir in ricotta.

2. Meanwhile cook sausage in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 3 m
inutes, until no longer pink. Break up clumps with the back of a spoon. Drain i
n a colander.

3. Add garlic and remaining 1/2 cup water to the skillet, cover and bring to a 
boil.

4. Add sausage and broccoli, cover and simmer 3 minutes or until tender crisp.

5. Remove from heat and stir in tomatoes.

6. Spoon hot polenta onto plates, top with sausage mixture.

Per Serving: 413 calories, 24g protein, 32g carbohydrates, 5g fibre, 21g fat(8g
 saturated), 63mg cholesterol, 1,090mg sodium


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