CHEESY POLENTA WITH RICH TOMATO SAUCE

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I have finely gotten my husband to experience the joys of polenta. This is one of my favorite ways to prepare it.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Grains

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 cups sliced mushrooms
1 onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
salt and pepper
8 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups medium-grind cornmeal
1 tablespoon butter
5 tablespoons fresh grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, add the oil.
  • Add the next 5 ingredients; cook for 5 minutes or until soft.
  • Add in the tomatoes, parsley, basil, thyme, and rosemary.
  • Bring to a simmer and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a large soup pot, heat the water with 1 teaspoon of salt to boiling.
  • Pour in the cornmeal in a slow stream while whisking constantly.
  • Lower the heat and simmer, stirring often with a wooden utensil,for 20 minutes or until the polenta is thick and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
  • Add in the butter and parmesan cheese; stir to combine.
  • Ladle the polenta into individual bowls; top with tomato sauce.
  • Sprinkle with extra parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.7, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 8.8, Sodium 785.6, Carbohydrate 45.2, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 7.3, Protein 7.9

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