Italian Sausage and Peppers with Creamy Polenta in Ninja Speedi

This Italian-American comfort food classic comes together quickly in the Ninja Speedi, creating perfectly tender sausages and caramelised peppers all in one pot. The combination of spicy sausage and sweet peppers served over creamy polenta makes for an impressive weeknight dinner that's both satisfying and restaurant-worthy. For the best results, allow the sausages to develop a golden-brown crust before adding the peppers, which helps lock in flavour and creates the perfect texture.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 35 mins

Cooking Method: Ninja Speedi

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Dinner

Difficulty: Beginner

Cooking Temp: 190 C

Servings: 4

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

A beloved Italian-American dish that combines succulent Italian sausages with sweet bell peppers and onions in a harmonious blend of flavours.

This one-pot wonder brings together the best of both worlds - perfectly cooked vegetables in the bottom pot while the sausages crisp up beautifully in the top tray.

Using the Ninja Speedi's unique dual cooking zones, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results in a fraction of the time compared to traditional cooking methods, with the vegetables steaming below while the sausages brown above.

Ingredients

6 Whole Italian Sausages (Sweet or Hot)
3 Bell Peppers (Mixed Colours, Sliced)
2 Onion (Sliced)
4 Garlic Cloves (Minced)
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
120 ml Chicken Stock
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
1 Tbsp Fresh Basil (Chopped)

Instructions

Bottom Pot:

1
Add olive oil, sliced peppers, onions, and garlic to the bottom pot.
2
Pour in chicken stock and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3
Stir to combine all ingredients.

Crisping Tray:

4
Place Italian sausages on the crisping tray, ensuring they're not touching.
5
Position crisping tray above the vegetable mixture.

Cooking:

6
Select Speedi Meals function at 190°C/375°F for 20 minutes.
7
When cooking is complete, check sausages have reached 74°C/165°F internally.
8
Optional: garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 616.14kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 48.67g75%
Saturated Fat 15.73g79%
Trans Fat 0.19g
Cholesterol 117.86mg40%
Sodium 1004.71mg42%
Potassium 687.66mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 18.61g7%
Dietary Fiber 3.14g13%
Sugars 8.93g
Protein 26.15g53%

Vitamin A 142.69 IU
Vitamin C 120.1 mg
Calcium 54.07 mg
Iron 4.01 mg
Vitamin E 2.43 IU
Vitamin K 16.12 mcg
Thiamin 0.09 mg
Riboflavin 0.51 mg
Niacin 11.29 mg
Vitamin B6 0.39 mg
Folate 55.7 mcg
Vitamin B12 1.69 mcg
Phosphorus 268.86 mg
Magnesium 47.33 mg
Zinc 3.66 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Nick Jolliffe

Home Cook, Foodie, and Recipe Tinkerer

Nick Jolliffe is a self-proclaimed food enthusiast who loves nothing more than experimenting with new flavours and ingredients at home. With a passion for cooking that borders on obsession, Nick is always on the lookout for inspiration to create delicious, mouth-watering dishes to share with friends and family. When he's not busy scouring cookbooks or browsing food blogs, you can find him whipping up a storm in his kitchen, always eager to try out new recipes and techniques.