Grilled Sausage, Eggplant & Tomatoes with Polenta

Grilled Sausage, Eggplant & Tomatoes with Polenta

the ultimate comfort food

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 55m
Total Time: 1h 05m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (17 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

438
calories
25g
fat
40g
carbohydrates
16g
protein
33mg
cholesterol
728mg
sodium
Grilled Sausage, Eggplant & Tomatoes with Polenta

Recipe Description

Grilled Sausage, Eggplant & Tomatoes with Polenta is another recipe inspired by my travels in Europe. From Italy, the home of polenta. Polenta is boiled cornmeal which is generally served as a savory porridge or it can be cooled and solidified into a loaf that can be cut up and fried or grilled. I serve this recipe with creamy polenta.

I start by cooking the cornmeal in water to make the polenta. While this is cooking, I dress chopped tomatoes with oil, oregano, garlic, pepper, crushed red pepper and salt. Then I grill the eggplant, followed by the sausage. Once these cool, I chop and slice them and add them to the tomatoes. I serve this dish in large pasta bowls.

To make my Grilled Sausage, Eggplant & Tomatoes with Polenta, you will need the following ingredients:So, how do you make Grilled Sausage, Eggplant & Tomatoes with Polenta?

Ingredients for Grilled Sausage, Eggplant & Tomatoes with Polenta

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook the polenta

    35 min
    Step 1 - Grilled Sausage, Eggplant & Tomatoes with Polenta

    In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring water to a boil. Gradually stir in the cornmeal. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally for about 35 minutes, until the cornmeal is tender and thickened. Once cooked, take the pan away from the heat. Mix in the butter and season with ¼ teaspoon of salt.

  2. 2

    Heat the grill

    2 min

    While the polenta is cooking, preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high.

  3. 3

    Dress the tomatoes

    1 min
    Step 3 - Grilled Sausage, Eggplant & Tomatoes with Polenta

    In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes with 3 tablespoons of oil, oregano, garlic, pepper, crushed red pepper and ¼ teaspoon of salt.

  4. 4

    Grill the eggplant

    8 min
    Step 4 - Grilled Sausage, Eggplant & Tomatoes with PolentaStep 4 - Grilled Sausage, Eggplant & Tomatoes with Polenta

    Brush the eggplant on both sides with 1 tablespoon of oil. Place the eggplant on the grill pan and cook, turning once, until it is tender and charred in places. This should take about 4 minutes on each side.

  5. 5

    Grill the sausage

    10 min
    Step 5 - Grilled Sausage, Eggplant & Tomatoes with Polenta

    Place the sausage on the grill and cook for 8-10 minutes until it is charred and cooked through.

  6. 6

    Chop the eggplant and slice the sausage

    5 min
    Step 6 - Grilled Sausage, Eggplant & Tomatoes with Polenta

    Once the eggplant and sausage have cooled, chop the eggplant and thinly slice the sausage.

  7. 7

    Mix sausage, eggplant and basil with the tomatoes

    2 min
    Step 7 - Grilled Sausage, Eggplant & Tomatoes with Polenta

    Add the sausage and eggplant to the tomatoes and sprinkle in some freshly chopped basil. Mix well until fully incorporated.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Grilled Sausage, Eggplant & Tomatoes with Polenta

    Divide the polenta between 4 large bowls. Spoon the sausage mixture on top of the polenta and sprinkle with feta.

This Grilled Sausage, Eggplant & Tomatoes with Polenta dish is ultimate Italian comfort food. Rustic, simple and absolutely delicious. If you like this recipe, please come back and leave a comment or review below!

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

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4.9 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Wendy
May 29, 2025
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This dish is quite simply fabulous! I made it last weekend and my family loved it. The flavors are so good together, reminds me of our trip to Italy. Super easy to make too!

Quinn
June 15, 2024
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Yum! I made this recipe after a long day and it totally cheered me up. The creamy polenta was like a hug in a bowl! Grilled the sausage and eggplant just right. Can't wait to make it again for my friends!

Jessica
April 18, 2024
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This recipe was a hit at our dinner party! The flavors reminded me of a trip to Italy with my husband. So simple yet so delicious. Will make again!

Ryan Thompson
February 14, 2024
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Delicious meal! Kids loved!

Wilfried
November 3, 2023
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Cet plat est exceptionnel. J'ai préparé cette recette pour ma femme lors de notre anniversaire. Les saveurs du saucisse et de l'aubergine se marient si bien, et la polenta crémeuse est divine. C'est devenu un de nos plats préférés à la maison. Merci beaucoup pour cette inspiration culinaire.

Rachel
September 25, 2023
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This recipe is simply great. Made it during our family gathering, everyone loved it. So easy to follow.

Zara
March 6, 2023
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Amazing!

Nancy Johnson
November 25, 2022
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Superb and delicious!

Dave
April 15, 2022
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This Grilled Sausage, Eggplant & Tomatoes with Polenta was a hit at our family dinner. The polenta brought back memories of our trip to Italy. I loved how simple it was to make and it tasted amazing. My kids gobbled it up and asked for seconds. Can't wait to make it again.

Rachel Adams
January 4, 2022
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Superb and easy!

Frances
January 1, 2022
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So simple yet so delicious. My kids loved the polenta and sausages. I made it for a family gathering and everyone wanted the recipe. Grilled eggplant adds a warm, smoky flavor that is just divine.

Xander
June 1, 2021
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Simply divine! I made this for my family last weekend and they couldn't stop raving about it. The flavors blended so well together, just like my travels in Italy. Thank you for sharing such an amazing recipe! Will definetly make again.

Benjamin Dubois
November 23, 2020
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Magnifique! The flavors in this dish took me back to Italy. So simple yet so yummy.

Emily Johnson
November 16, 2020
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Simply delicious dish!

Laura Smith
January 20, 2020
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Delicious!

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