1 pound (453 grams) ground turkey, chicken or pork
2 cups (327 grams) yellow onion finely grated
1teaspoonground sage
1tablespoonfennel seed
1teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonground black pepper
Small pinch red pepper flakesto your taste
2clovesgarlicpeeled and finely chopped
2 cups (256 grams)crushed tomatoes
For the polenta:
3 ½ cups (448 grams) low sodium or unsalted chicken stock/broth
1teaspoonsalt
1 cup (220 grams)yellow cornmealmedium or fine grind
1 cup (220 grams) Asiago cheesegrated plus extra for topping
1 cup (220 grams) cheddar cheesegrated plus extra for topping
¼ cup (55 grams) Parmesan cheesegrated plus extra for topping
1tablespoonunsalted butter
Fresh basil for garnishchopped
Instructions
To a large, heavy skillet, add the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the ground turkey, breaking up the meat and cook until it starts to brown..
Add the onion, sage, fennel, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Cook for 5 minutes more until the onion is softened and the meat is fully browned and cooked.
Add the garlic and mix in well. Stir in the tomato puree. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
For the polenta:
In a medium saucepan, heat the chicken stock and salt (taste your stock, if it is salty, adjust the salt amount, remember you are also adding salty cheese) bring to a simmer. Add the yellow cornmeal while whisking until combined and there are no lumps.
Cook at a very low simmer for about 15 minutes whisking until smooth and thickened for 30 minutes. If the polenta thickens too soon, add a little more stock or water. Add all 3 cheeses, stir until the cheeses are melted.
Place some polenta in the center of a plate and top with the sausage. Finish with freshly chopped basil.