POLENTA WITH AUTUMN SQUASH AND PANCETTA
Steps:
- 1. Bring 7 cups salted water to a boil in a heavy medium saucepan over high heat. Gradually whisk cornmeal into boiling water. Let return to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until very thick and shiny, about 40 minutes. Monitor pot so mixture doesn't boil over, decreasing heat if necessary. Add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if necessary. Season with pepper and then stir in butter, thyme and half of Parmesan. Taste and add salt if necessary. 2. Preheat broiler and set rack about 7 inches below flame. Grease an 18- by 13-inch shallow roasting pan with 1 tablespoon oil. Spread hot polenta out into pan. Let cool 10 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, toss squash, red peppers and scallions with salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons oil. Set aside. 4. Top cooled polenta with pancetta. Place pan under broiler and cook until pancetta starts to crisp, 4-5 minutes. Remove from broiler and evenly distribute squash-red pepper mixture over polenta. Return pan to broiler and cook until vegetables are tender and start to brown, 5-6 minutes more. (The squash will brown the quickest because it has so much sugar in it, but a little char on the edges adds texture and flavor.) 5. Remove polenta from broiler and top with remaining cheese, mint and basil. Drizzle with pomegranate molasses and remaining oil. Serve warm with a green salad.
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Kc Roshna
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a hearty and flavorful fall dish. The polenta is creamy and cheesy, the squash is roasted to perfection, and the pancetta adds a nice salty flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious
Amen Ketema
[email protected]This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added more salt and pepper.
Mirza Kashif
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of squash, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The squash was roasted to perfection and had a nice caramelized flavor. The polenta was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.
Amyra Jali
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The polenta was creamy and delicious, and the squash and pancetta were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Tanner futrell
[email protected]I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The polenta was so creamy and the squash was perfectly roasted. The pancetta added a nice touch of saltiness. I will definitely be making this again.
Sheraz Ahmed Soomro
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a fall dinner party. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it's always a hit with my guests. The polenta is creamy and cheesy, the squash is roasted to perfection, and the pancetta adds a nice salty flavor.
Sakib khokar
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of polenta, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the squash and pancetta were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.
Jatt Ttaj
[email protected]This recipe is a great starting point, but I made a few changes to suit my taste. I used chicken broth instead of water for the polenta, and I added a bit of garlic and rosemary. I also roasted the squash with some maple syrup and cinnamon. The resul
Ngamasah Prisca
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the polenta turned out really watery. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Rayyanatu Abubakar
[email protected]This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added more salt and pepper. The polenta was also a bit too thick for my liking.
Mercedes Alejo
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The polenta is creamy and cheesy, the squash is roasted to perfection, and the pancetta adds a nice salty flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.
Krishna Tharu
[email protected]This was my first time making polenta and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the polenta was creamy and delicious. The squash and pancetta were also perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.
Rohit Mahato
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a winner. The polenta is so creamy and flavorful, and the squash and pancetta add a nice touch of sweetness and saltiness. It's a great dish for a fall dinner party.
Ranawasif Ali
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The polenta was creamy and rich, the squash was perfectly roasted, and the pancetta added a nice crispy texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious a
Lucy Wacera
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The polenta was creamy and cheesy, and the squash was roasted to perfection. The pancetta added a nice salty flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Game changer
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, the squash was perfectly roasted, and the pancetta added a nice touch of saltiness. I'm definitely going to be making this again.