Best 12 Baked Polenta With Ripe Olive Peperonata Recipes

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Baked polenta with ripe olive peperonata is a delectable and versatile dish that combines the creamy texture of polenta with the vibrant flavors of roasted olives and peppers. This hearty and comforting meal is perfect for a cozy dinner party or a quick weeknight meal. The combination of textures and flavors in this dish is sure to impress your guests or family. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a delicious and memorable culinary experience.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED POLENTA WITH PEPERONATA SAUCE



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Add Italian flavor to your family's dinner! Enjoy this tasty polenta casserole made with peperonata sauce - ready in about an hour.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
3 medium onions, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
3/4 cup chopped pitted Kalamata or ripe olives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 jar (12 ounces) roasted red bell peppers, drained and chopped
1 tube (16 ounces) refrigerated polenta
1 1/4 cups grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°. Spray 2-quart casserole or 8 x 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil in over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are crisp-tender. Stir in Peperonata Sauce remaining ingredients. Simmer uncovered about 8 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Cut polenta into twelve 1/2-inch slices. Arrange 6 slices polenta on bottom of casserole. Spread half of the sauce over polenta. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the cheese. Repeat with remaining polenta, sauce and cheese.
  • Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until heated through and cheese is light brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1050 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

BAKED POLENTA



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Vegetable oil, for greasing pan
1 (16-ounce) package instant polenta
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease an 11 by 17-inch baking sheet pan with oil. Line pan with waxed paper. The oil will secure the waxed paper onto the pan.
  • In a large pot bring to a boil 2 quarts of salted water. Stir in extra-virgin olive oil. When water has reached a boil, reduce heat to medium high and slowly add the polenta, whisking constantly for 3 minutes. When polenta is thick and smooth, pour it into the prepared pan. Spread the polenta evenly.
  • Bake in oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool in pan. Note: the polenta will not brown or change in color. When cool enough to handle, cut into any shape you desire. I like to cut out 2-inch circles.

OVEN-BAKED CREAMY POLENTA



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This warm and creamy side dish is perfect with our Braised Chicken with Mushrooms.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup cornmeal
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In an ovenproof saucepan with a lid, whisk together 3 cups water, cornmeal, salt, and pepper. Cover, and bake 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • Remove from oven, and add milk, butter, and marjoram; whisk briskly until smooth. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 g, Protein 2 g

EASY OVEN-BAKED REAL POLENTA (NOT INSTANT)



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Why stir polenta forever when this delicious recipe works beautifully? I like to roast veggies (eggplant, zucchini, onion) while the polenta bakes, then when the polenta is done, top with roasted veggies and some chopped tomatoes, some spices, and bake another 20 minutes. It's dinner.

Provided by Nancy

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Polenta Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
3 cups water
1 cup polenta
salt to taste
1 cup mashed butternut squash
½ cup sour cream
½ cup grated Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Pour water into the prepared dish; stir in polenta and salt.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until polenta is thickened, about 40 minutes. Stir in squash, sour cream, and Cheddar cheese. Continue baking until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes more. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 34.1 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 533.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

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.

BAKED POLENTA WITH SICILIAN PEPERONATA AND OLIVES



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Categories     Olive     Onion     Tomato     Bake     Sauté     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Bell Pepper     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 2, can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 9

Nonstick olive oil spray
6 1/2-inch-thick slices prepared basil- and garlic-flavored polenta roll
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped red onion
4 large plum tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 7- to 7.25-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained, chopped
1/3 cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500°F. Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray. Brush both sides of polenta slices with 1 tablespoon olive oil and arrange on prepared sheet. Bake until polenta is crusty, turning over after 7 minutes, about 14 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and vinegar and cook until tomatoes soften, about 3 minutes. Add roasted peppers, olives and basil and simmer 2 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange polenta on plates. Spoon sauce over and serve.

BAKED POLENTA



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Vegetable oil, for greasing pan
1 (16-ounce) package instant polenta
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt

Steps:

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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

BAKED POLENTA WITH RIPE OLIVE PEPERONATA



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Baked polenta rounds are topped with an Italian-flavored olive and tomato mixture.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups red onion, diced
4 cups Roma tomatoes, seeded, diced
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 cup Lindsay® Ripe Pitted Olives, sliced
2 cups red bell pepper, roasted, diced
1 cup basil, fresh, chopped
¼ cup olive oil
16 slice (blank)s prepared polenta rounds, 1/2-inch thick

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to highest temperature, about 500 degrees F. Heat olive oil in heavy pot. Add red onion and cook over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Add tomato and vinegar. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add olives, peppers and basil and simmer for 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
  • Brush polenta rounds on both sides with olive oil. Place on baking sheets sprayed with nonstick spray. Bake until golden brown, about 6 or 7 minutes per side. Arrange polenta slices on plates and portion olive mixture on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 299.4 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

BAKED POLENTA WITH RICOTTA AND PARMESAN



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This no-stir method produces an effortless polenta. The ricotta adds lightness and turns the polenta into an elegant side dish. It may be baked up to 2 hours in advance and reheated, if desired.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, grains and rice, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup coarse polenta
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup fresh ricotta
1 cup grated Parmesan
Black pepper

Steps:

  • Soak polenta in cold water for 1 hour. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Drain polenta, then place in a heavy-bottomed pot or ovenproof baking dish. Add salt and 4 cups water.
  • Place pot in oven, cover, and bake for 45 minutes. (The polenta will begin to simmer and absorb water after a few minutes. No need to stir.)
  • After 45 minutes, uncover and stir in the olive oil, ricotta and Parmesan, but don't overmix. Some of the ricotta should remain in big blobs. The mixture may be a bit soupy at this point, but will thicken as it continues to cook. Bake, uncovered, for another 15 minutes, until top has browned. Finish with a generous amount of pepper.

CREAMY OVEN BAKED POLENTA



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i love polenta-- but i hate stirring, my micro recipe is easier but this is good too. you can add parmesan cheese, bleu cheese or cheddar if you want to make it thicker

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Kosher

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups water
3/4 cup cornmeal
salt & pepper
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon marjoram

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 425.
  • in a dish with a lid whisk together water, cornmeal, salt& pepper.
  • cover and bake 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • remove from oven, add milk, butter, marjoram, adjust seasonings with salt& pepper, whisk until smooth.
  • serve.

CREAMY BAKED POLENTA



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Make and share this Creamy Baked Polenta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SkinnyMinnie

Categories     European

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup yellow cornmeal (not instant) or 1 cup coarse polenta
3 tablespoons butter, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 ounces provolone cheese, grated
2 ounces parmesan cheese, finely grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Combine 4 cups of water, cornmeal, butter, salt and pepper in a 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered, on the top shelf of the oven for 40 minute.
  • Remove the polenta from the oven, give it a stir, and bake for another 10 minute.
  • Remove it from the oven again and this time stir in the provolone and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Let it stand for 5 min before serving.
  • Serve topped with the Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.3, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 45.1, Sodium 849.1, Carbohydrate 24.5, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 0.4, Protein 11.7

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe ingredients. This will ensure that your peperonata is flavorful and delicious.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of olives. There are many different varieties of olives available, so feel free to try different ones until you find one that you like.
  • Roast the peppers until they are slightly charred. This will give them a smoky flavor that will complement the olives and tomatoes.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. This will help to enhance the flavor of the peperonata.
  • Serve the peperonata warm or at room temperature. It can be enjoyed as a side dish, appetizer, or even as a main course.

Conclusion:

Baked polenta with ripe olive peperonata is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The polenta is creamy and flavorful, while the peperonata is tangy and slightly sweet. The two dishes complement each other perfectly, and the combination of textures and flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give baked polenta with ripe olive peperonata a try. You won't be disappointed!

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