BAKED LAYERED POLENTA

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Baked layered polenta - perfect for Italian cuisine that can be ready in 50 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (6.6 ounces) polenta
3 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
2 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped (3 cups)
1 container (12 ounces) refrigerated marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°. Grease rectangular baking dish, 11x7x1 1/2 inches.
  • Cook polenta in salted water as directed on package; stir in oregano. Spread in baking dish.
  • Heat oil in nonstick 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook zucchini in oil 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Stir in marinara sauce; reduce heat to medium. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  • Spoon zucchini mixture over polenta. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until bubbly around edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1380 mg

murungi reagan
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It's the perfect weeknight meal.


Janii Alam
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This dish is so easy to make. I just threw everything in a baking dish and let it bake.


Prince1 Bilal2
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I love the cheesy, gooey goodness of this dish.


Mafiya Ahmed
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover polenta.


Shamu Shakirah
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this dish. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Mimi Nall
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This dish is so easy to make. I just threw everything in a baking dish and let it bake. It's the perfect weeknight meal.


ammar.mohsen mohammed
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The flavors in this dish are amazing. The cheese, vegetables, and polenta all come together perfectly.


Justina Tuyeni
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I love the creamy texture of the polenta. It's so smooth and velvety.


Hasindu Home Villa
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This dish is so versatile. You can serve it as a main course, a side dish, or even an appetizer. It's always a hit, no matter how you serve it.


R A ELECTRIC
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I love the cheesy, gooey goodness of this dish. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


Jibril Marzoq
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to wow your friends and family.


Aaditya Dhakal
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This dish is perfect for a potluck. It's easy to make, and it travels well. I always get rave reviews when I bring it to a potluck.


HUMUDI MOH'D
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I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making it again for my next party.


Imogen Maxwell
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the polenta, and they didn't even realize that they were eating vegetables.


Aminu Ibrahim
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I love the versatility of this dish. You can use any type of cheese or vegetables that you like. I used mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheese, and I added some chopped spinach and mushrooms. It was delicious!


Tiana Njeri
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This was a great way to use up leftover polenta. I had some leftover from a previous meal, and I didn't want it to go to waste. This dish was a great way to use it up, and it was delicious.


Javed Jadran
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I'm not a huge fan of polenta, but this dish changed my mind. The polenta was so creamy and flavorful, and the layers of cheese and vegetables were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Shanto Adhikari
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This polenta was delicious! I used a variety of cheeses, including mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan, and they all melted together perfectly. The polenta was also very moist and creamy.


Sahar Asif
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I love how easy this dish is to make. I just threw everything in a baking dish and let it bake. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Santosh Baidhya
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This dish was a hit with my family! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the layers of cheese and vegetables added a lot of depth and texture. It was a great vegetarian main course, and I would definitely make it again.