POLENTA WITH POMODORO SAUCE
Cooking with your child is an act of relaxation, learning and intimacy. It's love over a stove. For The Times, the New York chef Marco Moreira and his daughter, Francesca, cooked this simple dish together in 2012. It showcased the fresh tomato sauce they made and provides a recipe as appropriate to grandparents as their kin.
Provided by Elaine Louie
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Make the sauce: The adult brings a medium pot of water to a boil, reduces it to a simmer and prepares an ice bath for the tomatoes. Scoring each with an X, the adult slides the tomatoes into the simmering water for 15 to 20 seconds and then, using a slotted spoon, removes and places them in the ice bath for about 15 seconds.
- If the child has knife skills, he or she can use a paring knife to core the tomatoes and then peel the outer skin. The child cuts each tomato across the middle and squeezes each half to remove the seeds. The adult chops the tomato coarsely and slices the garlic.
- Using a large heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat, the adult heats the olive oil until it shimmers, then adds the garlic and cooks until fragrant but not browned, about 1 to 2 minutes. The adult adds the tomatoes, simmering until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes. The child stirs occasionally. The adult chops the basil coarsely and sets it aside.
- Prepare the polenta: The child grates the Parmesan. The adult brings 6 cups of water to boil in a medium pot, reducing to a simmer.
- Under adult supervision, the child can slowly add the polenta. The adults stirs constantly until the polenta is thickened, between 10 and 40 minutes, depending on instructions on the box. As the polenta begins to thicken, the adult adds the cheese and butter. When finished, the polenta should come away from sides of the pan and be able to support a spoon. Serve topped with the tomato sauce and basil.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 551, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 539 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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Muodsir Ali
[email protected]I loved the addition of fresh basil to the pomodoro sauce. It really brightened up the dish.
mim khan
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the pomodoro sauce was rich and tangy. I would definitely make this again.
Mr Salah
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my polenta turned out really watery. The pomodoro sauce was good though.
MD Junaidul islam
[email protected]Overall, I thought this dish was pretty good. It was easy to make and the flavors were nice.
Stacy Powelltuck
[email protected]The polenta was a bit too soft for my taste, but the pomodoro sauce was delicious.
Fa Rana
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me. I think I would have preferred a simpler recipe.
Rich Kacha
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy polenta and the flavorful pomodoro sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Danain Khan
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very delicious. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Sandile Gift Shabalala
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of polenta, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the pomodoro sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Mujammil Farhan
[email protected]Overall, I thought this dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Geta Temesgen
[email protected]The polenta was a bit too thick for my liking, but the pomodoro sauce was delicious.
Jamuna Sunar
[email protected]This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had added some more garlic and herbs to the sauce.
Mea Jade
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the polenta turned out perfectly! It was creamy and flavorful, and the pomodoro sauce was delicious. I served it with some grilled chicken and vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.
Bearded Zaddy
[email protected]This polenta with pomodoro sauce was an absolute delight! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, while the pomodoro sauce was rich and tangy. I especially loved the addition of fresh basil, which added a lovely pop of color and flavor. Overall, this d