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

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

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