Baked Polenta with Italian Napoli Sausage and Cheese

Baked Polenta with Italian Napoli Sausage and Cheese, known in Italy as Polenta al Forno con Salsiccia Napoletana e Formaggi, is a rustic and comforting dish rooted in traditional Italian home cooking. Creamy polenta is layered with richly flavoured Napoli sausage and melted Italian cheese, then baked until golden and bubbling. Perfect for colder days, this hearty recipe brings together simple ingredients and bold flavours for a satisfying, authentic Italian meal.

Author

Affetto Italiano

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

45 minutes

Servings

3

Category

Dinner

Cuisine

Italian

Ingredients

• 300gr Polenta
• 1.5 litres Water
• 300gr Italian Napoli Sausage (shop here)
• 180 g Taleggio or Grana Padano (shop here), sliced or grated
• 2 tbsp Virgin Olive Oil (shop here)
• Salt to taste

Directions

1. Bring the water to the boil, season with salt and cook the polenta according to the packet instructions, stirring regularly.
2. Remove the casing from the Napoli sausage, crumble it into a pan and cook over medium heat until browned.
3. Preheat the oven to 190°C.
4. Spread half of the polenta into a lightly greased baking dish.
5. Add the cooked sausage and half of the cheese.
6. Cover with the remaining polenta and top with the remaining cheese.
7. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and bake for 30–35 minutes until golden.
8. Serve hot.