Spicy sausage and polenta lasagne (lasagne di salsiccia piccante e polenta)
Hearty and delicious, this lasagne - which uses polenta in place of pasta sheets - is a real crowd pleaser.
What to drink
Spicy foods call for a either bit of spice in the wine or some sweetness to act as a counterpoint to the spice. In the Veneto we get both in the king of the region, Amarone della Valpolicella! A lovely choice would be Il Lussurioso by Buglioni. A dry, smooth, yet powerful wine with intense flavours of red and black cherries and just a hint of white pepper. This sweet and spicy combination elevates a spicy dish to the next level.
Note
Using good-quality sausages is a must – I love the fennel and red wine varieties for this dish.
This recipe is an extract from Cucina del Veneto: Delicious recipes from Venice and Northeast Italy, by Ursula Ferrigno (Ryland Peters & Small, £22)
If you like this recipe, why not try more Italian Recipes from the House & Garden archive?
What you'll need
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