Best 14 Baked Polenta With A Tomato Sauce Recipes

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Baked polenta with a tomato sauce is a classic Italian dish that is both hearty and flavorful. It is a versatile dish that can be served as a main course or side dish and can be easily customized to suit your taste. You can find a variety of recipes online, each with its unique take on this delicious dish. Whether you prefer a simple tomato sauce or one with added vegetables, herbs, or spices, you are sure to find a recipe that will satisfy your craving.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

EASY POLENTA WITH TOMATO SAUCE



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My entire family loves this recipe. A quick baked polenta topped with red sauce. Very easy to make and great the next day too (and the day after that!) Top with additional Parmesan cheese if you like.

Provided by Jacquita

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Polenta Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups milk
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup Parmesan cheese
2 cups spaghetti sauce, or your favorite recipe

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch square baking dish.
  • In a large pot, combine the milk and chicken stock. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. When it is at a rolling boil, gradually whisk in the cornmeal, making sure there are no lumps. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring constantly until thick, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese.
  • Pour the polenta into the prepared baking dish, and spread spaghetti sauce over the top.
  • Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until sauce is bubbling.

BAKED POLENTA WITH TOMATO SAUCE AND RICOTTA



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I turn to polenta when I am in need of some good, old-fashioned comfort food. I suspect it's because there is not much difference between polenta and the grits I was raised on in North Florida. This simple dish relies once again on my favorite tomato sauce and not much else other than freshly cooked polenta made better than ever with a little added ricotta.

Provided by Art Smith

Categories     HarperCollins     Hominy/Cornmeal/Masa     Tomato     Vegetarian     Parmesan     Basil     Ricotta     Healthy     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

For the tomato sauce:
4 tomatoes
1 medium yellow onion, skin on
1 small bulb garlic
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt
For the polenta:
1 cup polenta
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the garnish:
4 tablespoons chopped basil

Steps:

  • To prepare the tomato sauce:
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the tomatoes, yellow onion, and garlic in a baking pan. Bake for 45 minutes or until the garlic is soft and the skin is peeling away from the tomatoes. Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature. Remove the skin from the tomatoes and put in a saucepan. Squeeze the garlic out of the bulb and into the tomatoes. Remove the skin from the onion. Coarsely chop the onion and add to the tomatoes.
  • Add the olive oil to the tomatoes and puree with a handheld immersion blender until smooth. You may need to add up to 1/3 cup water if there is not enough liquid. Season with salt. Warm the tomato sauce just prior to use.
  • To prepare the polenta:
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a simmer and stream in the polenta. Whisk together until there are no lumps. Cover with a lid and continue to cook over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes. Be careful when you go to stir the polenta-it tends to spit out pieces of the cornmeal, which is very hot. Remove the polenta from the heat and stir in the olive oil and basil. Drop in teaspoon-size pieces of the ricotta cheese. Pour the polenta into an 8-inch square baking pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and let sit for 1 hour or until the polenta has firmed up. Bake the polenta in the oven for 15 minutes or until heated through. Cut the polenta into 8 equal pieces.
  • To serve:
  • Place 1/2 cup warm tomato sauce in 4 shallow bowls and top with two pieces of the polenta. Sprinkle with the chopped basil.

CHEESY BAKED POLENTA IN TOMATO SAUCE



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This recipe is quite forgiving in that there's plenty of wiggle room to play. Use whatever herbs and cheeses you have on hand, for example, adjust the spice levels as preferred, and opt for fresh tomatoes if they're in season, or chopped canned tomatoes instead of whole. You can also veganize the dish entirely by using a nondairy milk and vegan cheese, adding some nutritional yeast if you like. This hearty main needs nothing more than some lightly cooked greens to eat alongside.

Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi

Categories     dinner, casseroles, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 3/4 cups/660 milliliters whole milk
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/3 cups/200 grams instant polenta
2/3 cup/60 grams roughly grated Parmesan
1/4 cup/60 milliliters olive oil
2 small yellow onions, peeled and finely chopped (about 2 1/2 cups/360 grams)
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/3 packed cup/10 grams fresh oregano leaves
2 (14-ounce/410-gram) cans (tins) plum tomatoes, roughly crushed by hand
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
7 ounces/200 grams fontina cheese or buffalo mozzarella, very thinly sliced
1/3 cup/30 grams finely grated Parmesan
2 scant tablespoons/5 grams finely chopped fresh parsley
1/3 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Cut out a piece of parchment paper about 16-by-12 inches/40-by-30 centimeters in size and lay onto a clean work surface.
  • Prepare the polenta: Add the milk, garlic, 1 1/2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon salt and a good grind of pepper to a medium saucepan. Bring to a bare simmer, stirring occasionally, over medium-high heat. Turn the heat to medium-low and slowly pour in the polenta, whisking continuously, until completely incorporated and there are no lumps. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring all the while with a spatula. When cooked, the mixture should pull away from the sides of the pan and be quite thick.
  • Add the Parmesan, stirring for another 30 seconds to melt. Remove from the heat and transfer the mixture to the parchment paper. Use your hands to quickly shape the polenta into a large cylindrical shape, about 13-inches/32-centimeters long. Use the parchment paper to help you tighten the cylinder and then gently roll the whole thing in the paper, tightening as you go, then twisting in opposite directions at both ends. Refrigerate to set for about 1 hour, or longer if time allows.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce: Add the olive oil to a large, ovenproof cast-iron pan that is roughly 11-inches/28-centimeters wide, and heat over medium-high. Once hot, add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes, or until softened and lightly colored.
  • Stir in the garlic, red-pepper flakes and oregano, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and their juices, sugar, a scant 1/2 cup/100 milliliters water, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a good grind of pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium-high. Turn the heat down to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until the sauce has thickened slightly. Set aside until needed.
  • Heat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit/230 degrees Celsius.
  • Gently unwrap the chilled polenta and transfer to a cutting board. Trim about 1 inch/2 to 3 centimeters off the ends and then cut the polenta into 24 (1-centimeter-thick) slices.
  • Top the tomato sauce evenly with the sliced fontina, then fan out the polenta slices, overlapping slightly, so that they're spiraled to cover the top, leaving a 1-centimeter gap from the edge of the pan. Drizzle the polenta with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until polenta is golden in places and the sauce is bubbling. Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes to settle.
  • While the polenta cools, in a small bowl combine all the topping ingredients. Sprinkle a handful of the topping over the polenta and serve the remaining in a bowl alongside. Serve warm.

POLENTA WITH PARMESAN AND TOMATO SAUCE



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This is my favorite way to serve polenta, and it's the simplest, too. My son loves it -- maybe your kids will feel the same.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup polenta
1 quart water
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan optional, plus additional for sprinkling
1 1/2 cups Fresh Tomato Sauce or Simple Marinara Sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine the polenta, water and salt in a 2-quart baking dish. Stir together, and place in the oven. Bake 50 minutes. Remove from the oven, stir in the butter and return to the oven for 10 more minutes. Remove from the oven and stir again. Return to the oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, and stir in the Parmesan, if using. Spoon onto plates, make a depression in the middle and spoon 1/4 heaped cup of simple tomato sauce into the depression. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 219, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 880 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BAKED POLENTA WITH FRESH TOMATOES AND PARMESAN



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This recipe is a perfect way to highlight and use fresh summer tomatoes. It makes a great side dish for grilled chicken or pork chops.

Provided by rjohl

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Polenta Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ¼ cups water
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup quick-cooking polenta
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 fresh basil leaves, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon butter, chilled and cut into pieces
2 tomatoes, sliced
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 fresh basil leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
  • Place the water, milk, and butter in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the polenta and stir with a wooden spoon until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup Parmesan cheese and 2 chopped basil leaves; season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer the polenta to the prepared baking dish and arrange the remaining chilled pieces of butter over the top.
  • Bake the polenta in the preheated oven until bubbly and beginning to brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven.
  • Decoratively arrange the slices of tomato over the top of the polenta, spread the remaining basil leaves over the tomatoes, and sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
  • Return to the oven and bake until the tomatoes are warm and the Parmesan cheese is bubbly, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 56.5 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 1013 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

BAKED POLENTA WITH A TOMATO SAUCE



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This is a very tasty, filling meal. It can be used as a side dish or as a main course. For those following Weight Watchers, the whole recipe provides 16.5 points, assuming you use low fat cheese. Prep time includes time for the polenta to set.

Provided by Shuzbud

Categories     Low Protein

Time 2h40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups water
1 cup quick-cook polenta (yellow cornmeal)
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large red onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 (14 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes (14oz=400g)
10 leaves fresh basil, finely chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup grated cheddar cheese (or mozzarella)
plastic wrap (saran wrap or cling film)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350°F or 180°C.
  • Pour 3 cups of cold water into a saucepan and turn the heat up to high.
  • Add 1 cup polenta/ cornmeal gradually, stirring until it is all mixed in.
  • Stir in the paprika and nutmeg.
  • Heat until boiling, then simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. NB: The polenta may spit if not stirred so be careful!
  • When the polenta has thickened at the end of the 2 minutes, remove from the heat. Line a loaf pan with cling film/ saran wrap and pour the polenta in
  • Allow to cool, then refrigerate for 2 hours until solid.
  • Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet and cook the onion and garlic, stirring, for 3 minutes until soft.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes and fresh basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste then simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, turn the polenta onto a chopping board and remove the cling film. Cut it into about 18 squares. Slices can also be used if they fit your baking tray better.
  • Pour a third of the tomato sauce into a baking tray, top with half the polenta squares. Repeat the layers ending with sauce (alternatively I use a large shallow baking tray so I use a single layer of polenta squares with tomato sauce underneath and poured over the top).
  • Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, sprinkle the cheese over the top and return to the oven for 5 minutes until the cheese has melted.

SAUTEED POLENTA WITH ROASTED TOMATOES



Sauteed Polenta with Roasted Tomatoes image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 17

10 cups water
1 heaping tablespoon coarse salt
2 cups coarse-ground polenta meal
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Freshly ground pepper
Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon light muscovado sugar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
9 ounces ripe cherry tomatoes, stems intact
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Balsamic vinegar, for drizzling
1/2 cup fresh ricotta
Fleur de sel, for serving

Steps:

  • For the polenta: Bring 6 cups water and the salt to a boil over high heat in a medium (6-quart) heavy-bottom pot. Bring remaining 4 cups water to a simmer over medium heat in a small saucepan.
  • Gradually add polenta to the large pot while whisking constantly. Switch to a wooden spoon once mixed in with no lumps. Cook until cornmeal has absorbed all of the water, about 3 minutes. Lower heat until only one or two large bubbles break the surface at a time (over medium-low or low, adjusting heat as necessary).
  • Stir 2 ladles of simmering water into polenta and cook, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until water has been absorbed, about 5 minutes. Continue to add 2 ladles of water every 5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent polenta from scorching and waiting for it to be absorbed before adding more, until polenta is creamy and just pulls away from sides of pot, about 45 minutes. (It may be necessary to adjust heat.)
  • Stir in butter and season with pepper. Use a damp spoon or ladle to transfer polenta to a parchment-lined small rimmed baking sheet and chill until firm.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees for the tomatoes.
  • Make the tomatoes: In a shallow baking dish, combine garlic, tarragon, sugar, vinegar, and oil. Add tomatoes and toss to combine; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to oven and bake until soft, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • To finish: Invert chilled polenta onto work surface and remove parchment paper. Trim edges and cut polenta into 4 inch squares. Cut squares in half on the diagonal to form triangles. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saute pan. Sear triangles on each side until light golden, about 2 minutes per side. Serve polenta with roasted tomatoes and fresh ricotta. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil, and sprinkle with fleur de sel.

BAKED POLENTA WITH WILD MUSHROOM AND TOMATO SAUCE



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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     side dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 or more servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Polenta made from two cups of cornmeal (see recipe)
1 3/4 pounds red ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped, about 3 cups, or use 3 cups canned imported tomatoes
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried hot pepper flakes
1/2 pound thinly sliced wild mushrooms such as shiitake, porcini, Black Forest or cepes
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare polenta and chill.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Put tomatoes in saucepan and bring to boil. Let cook until reduced to about 2 cups.
  • Heat half of oil in small skillet and add garlic. Cook briefly and add tomatoes, salt and pepper. Add hot pepper flakes.
  • Thinly slice mushrooms. Heat remaining oil in skillet and add mushrooms, salt and pepper. Cook briefly, stirring, until mushrooms give up liquid. Cook until liquid evaporates. Add mushrooms to tomato sauce and simmer 3 minutes.
  • Cut polenta into 1/2-inch slices. Arrange about 1/3 of slices on bottom of baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 mushroom and tomato sauce. Sprinkle with 1/3 of butter and 1/3 of cheese. Add second layer of polenta. Add another layer of tomato and mushroom sauce, another 1/3 of butter and another 1/3 of cheese.
  • Add final layer of polenta and sprinkle with remaining butter and cheese.
  • Place in oven and bake 20 minutes. Preheat broiler to high. Run dish under broiler until golden brown on top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 329, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 453 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ITALIAN POLENTA TOMATO MOZZARELLA BAKE



Italian Polenta Tomato Mozzarella Bake image

I like this recipe because it is quick, hearty and tasty. It is a well balanced vegetarian meal, add a side salad if desired. It can be used as a side dish for non-vegetarians as well. Found in Vegetarian times magazine, but slightly adapted.

Provided by Kasper34

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

510 g basil and garlic prepared polenta, cut into 16 slices
16 slices tomatoes
16 oil-cured black olives, pitted, sliced in half (optional)
4 teaspoons garlic-flavored olive oil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
2 cups pre-shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF. Place polenta slices, slightly overlapping, into lightly greased 9x13 pan. Arrange tomato slices over polenta. Scatter olive halves (if using) over tomato. Drizzle with garlic olive oil and balsalmic vinegar. Sprinkle with Italian herbs; season with salt and pepper if desired. Top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover with foil, and bake for 45 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and allow to sit for 5 minutes before cutting. Garnish with basil once plated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.7, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 22.1, Sodium 177.7, Carbohydrate 2.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.4, Protein 6.6

POLENTA WITH HOMEMADE TOMATO-SEAFOOD SAUCE



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Add some fresh spinach, garlic, and Italian cheeses to your polenta to give it that extra amazing flavor. The homemade tomato seafood sauce in this recipe is the secret to impressing your guests! This recipe is easy to alter to your preferred taste by adding more or less spices as you please.

Provided by Natalie Ercolini

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Polenta Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 28

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 celery stalk, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 ½ cubes fish-flavored bouillon cubes
1 cup dry red wine
3 cups canned diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch paprika
1 pound mixed frozen seafood
4 squid, cleaned and cut into rings and tentacles
salt and pepper to taste
3 cups water
1 cup coarse polenta (not instant)
½ cup baby spinach leaves
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
garlic salt to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small red onion, diced
2 zucchini, cut in half lengthwise then into 1/4-inch slices
10 cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
sea salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in onion and garlic; cook until the onion has softened and the garlic has begun to turn brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the celery and cook for 5 minutes. Add olive oil, Italian seasoning, parsley, bouillon cubes, and red wine; simmer for 5 minutes, stirring to break up the bouillon cubes. Stir in canned tomatoes, sugar, cayenne, and paprika. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Take the tomato sauce off of the heat and puree with a stick blender until smooth. Stir in the mixed seafood, and return to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in squid, reduce heat to medium-low, and gently simmer for 30 minutes; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • While the tomato-seafood sauce is simmering, prepare the polenta by bringing water to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium, and slowly whisk in polenta with a wire whisk. Allow to simmer 5 minutes, whisking constantly. Stir in spinach, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Reduce heat to medium-low, and allow to slowly simmer 15 minutes, stirring frequently to keep from burning. Once the polenta has softened and turned creamy, remove from heat, season to taste with garlic salt, and keep warm.
  • To prepare the vegetable mix, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in red onion and cook for 2 minutes. Add zucchini and cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until zucchini begins to brown. Stir in mushrooms, and continue cooking until soft. Season with balsamic vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
  • To serve, scoop a pile of polenta into the center of each plate; ladle the seafood sauce around, then top with vegetable mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 256.8 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 736.9 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

OVEN BAKED POLENTA WITH PARMESAN



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I love polenta, soft with stew or firm, sliced and fried or baked with tomato sauce and cheese. This is an especially easy version that I found at the "Food and Wine" website.

Provided by Normaone

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 quarts water
kosher salt
2 1/2 cups stone ground cornmeal
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated,plus extra for serving
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450^F.
  • Bring water to a boil and add 2 tsp salt.
  • Bring water to a simmer.
  • Gradually whisk in the cornmeal.
  • Whisk smooth.
  • Bring to a simmer, cover and place in the oven.
  • Bake 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes until thick and no longer gritty.
  • Stir in the butter and the Parmesan cheese.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with extra grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.3, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 28.4, Sodium 175, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 0.3, Protein 5.6

PAN-SEARED POLENTA WITH SPICY TOMATO-BASIL SAUCE



Pan-Seared Polenta with Spicy Tomato-Basil Sauce image

Provided by Kate Fogarty

Categories     Tomato     Bake     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Dinner     Pan-Fry     Low Cholesterol     Hominy/Cornmeal/Masa     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups water
5 tablespoons (or more) olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups polenta (coarse cornmeal)*
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground
Spicy Tomato-Basil Sauce
Fresh basil sprigs (for garnish; optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Place 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish on rimmed baking sheet. Combine 8 cups water, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and 2 teaspoons salt in dish. Gradually mix in polenta.
  • Place baking sheet with polenta in oven. Bake polenta 1 hour. Add pepper and stir to blend. Bake 20 minutes. Stir again and spread evenly. Bake until polenta is very thick, about 20 minutes longer. Cool polenta to room temperature, 1 to 2 hours (polenta will become firm). Using metal spatula, press polenta all over to even thickness. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover with plastic wrap; chill.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Cut polenta lengthwise into 4 strips. Cut each strip crosswise into 6 squares. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add polenta squares. Sauté until crisp and beginning to color, about 8 minutes per side. Transfer polenta to small baking sheet; place in oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining polenta, adding oil to skillet as needed.
  • Divide polenta among plates. Top with warm Spicy Tomato-Basil Sauce. Garnish with fresh basil sprigs, if desired.
  • Sold at some supermarkets and at natural foods stores and Italian markets. If unavailable, substitute an equal amount of regular yellow cornmeal.
  • What to drink:
  • A medium-bodied red Italian wine is great with the spicy sauce. One to try: Montresor NV "Il Veronese" Valpolicella ($14), a lovely red blend with dried fruit flavors and vanilla notes.

FRIED POLENTA WITH TOMATO SAUCE



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Run circles around other appetizers with Fried Polenta with Tomato Sauce. This fried polenta appetizer is cheesy, crispy, garlicky and easy to make! The bright tomato sauce pairs well with the fried polentas and make the dish pop out even more.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Grains

Time 1h46m

Yield Makes 32 servings, 2 polenta triangles and about 2 tsp. sauce.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3-1/2 cups water
1 tsp. salt
1-1/3 cups corn grits, uncooked
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 cup chopped onions
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/4 cup butter, divided

Steps:

  • Bring water and salt to boil in medium saucepan on medium heat. Gradually stir in grits; cook 5 to 6 min. or until grits are thickened and start to pull away from bottom and side of pan. Stir in cheeses. Pour into 9x5-inch loaf pan sprayed with cooking spray; cool 10 min. Refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 2 min. or until onions are crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes and oregano; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min, stirring occasionally. Cool 15 min. Pour into blender; blend until smooth. Transfer to bowl; set aside.
  • Unmold polenta; cut into 16 slices. Cut each slice lengthwise in half, then cut each piece diagonally in half. Melt 1 Tbsp. butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add 16 polenta triangles; cook 2 to 4 min. on each side or until crisp and lightly browned. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining butter and polenta triangles. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 125 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

POLENTA WITH SAUSAGE AND TOMATO SAUCE



Polenta With Sausage and Tomato Sauce image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces whole onion or 7 ounces ready-cut (1 2/3 cups)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 large clove garlic
6 ounces low-fat chicken or turkey sausage
8 ounces zucchini
14 ounces no-salt-added tomato puree
3 ounces no-salt-added tomato paste
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon sugar
Freshly ground whole black pepper to taste
2 1/4 cups no-salt-added chicken stock
1 ounce Parmigiano Reggiano
8 tablespoons fine-ground cornmeal

Steps:

  • Chop whole onion and saute in hot oil in large nonstick pan.
  • Mince garlic and add, cooking until onion begins to soften.
  • Remove sausage from casing and crumble into pan; brown on all sides.
  • Wash, trim and cube zucchini; add to pan and continue to cook until zucchini begins to take on color, about 2 minutes.
  • Add tomato puree, tomato paste, wine, oregano, thyme, sugar and pepper; stir well, and cook over medium-low heat while preparing the polenta.
  • Bring chicken stock to boil for polenta in covered pot.
  • Grate cheese coarsely.
  • Slowly stir cornmeal into boiling stock, and cook until mixture thickens to a soft mush. Remove from heat.
  • Serve polenta topped with sausage-tomato sauce, sprinkled with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 712, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 88 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 1813 milligrams, Sugar 30 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the sauce. This will give it the best flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can use canned tomatoes. Just be sure to drain them well before using.
  • Add some fresh herbs to the sauce, such as basil, oregano, or thyme. This will give it even more flavor.
  • Don't overcook the polenta. It should be cooked through, but still have a slightly firm texture.
  • Serve the polenta with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include grated Parmesan cheese, crumbled feta cheese, or a fried egg.

Conclusion:

Baked polenta with tomato sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover polenta, and it can also be made ahead of time and reheated when you are ready to serve it. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give baked polenta with tomato sauce a try.

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