Sicilian Sausage Stacks #Ragu

Submitted by RChan13

"Ragú® Recipe Contest Entry. Individual stacks of polenta rounds, Italian sausage patties, arugula and mozzarella cheese slices form stacks that are served with a spicy Italian style sauce and topped off with toasted pine nuts."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 1 per person
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 mild italian sausage patties
• 4 slices polenta, cut 1/2 inch thick from a precooked roll
• 1 cup Ragú® Pasta Sauce (spicy italian style pasta sauce)
• 1 teaspoon capers
• 1 teaspoon dried currant
• 1⁄2 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 tablespoon snipped parsley
• 1⁄2 cup baby arugula
• 4 slices mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts

directions

1. Placel the sausage patties and polenta slices on a baking sheet 8 inches from the heat source and broil 10-12 minutes per side or till the sausage tests done.
2. Meanwhile in a small saucepan combine the Ragu sauce, capers, currants, zest and parsley; heat till warmed through.
3. Make 4 stacks starting with a polenta slice followed by a sausage patty, arugula and cheese.
4. Return to the broiler and cook 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese.
5. Divide the sauce among 4 plates and top with a sausage stack, then garnish with the nuts.