Garden Vegetable Polenta Casserole

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Garden Vegetable Polenta Casserole

Cheesy Polenta
2 links hot Italian sausage
3 cups sliced yellow summer squash
1 red onion, coarsely chopped
1 bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 cup spaghetti sauce
2 TBSP olive oil
1 clove of garlic minced
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
3 ounces fresh spinach leaves
3 roma tomatoes, sliced

Prepare polenta as directed. Spread into a greased 7 X 11 inch casserole dish. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Meanwhile remove casing from Italian Sausage and cook through breaking into small pieces. Drain any excess fat on paper towel and set aside. Saute garlic, squash, onion, and bell pepper for 3 minutes. Add spaghetti sauce, cover and allow to cook an additional 5 minutes. Remove polenta from oven, and turn on broiler. Sprinkle the Italian sausage over the polenta. Spread the vegetable mixture over sausage. Add a layer of spinach leaves and then follow with a layer of tomato slices. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese. Place under broiler until cheese is melted. Let cool 3 to 5 minutes and then serve.