OVEN BAKED POLENTA WITH PARMESAN

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I love polenta, soft with stew or firm, sliced and fried or baked with tomato sauce and cheese. This is an especially easy version that I found at the "Food and Wine" website.

Provided by Normaone

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 quarts water
kosher salt
2 1/2 cups stone ground cornmeal
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated,plus extra for serving
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450^F.
  • Bring water to a boil and add 2 tsp salt.
  • Bring water to a simmer.
  • Gradually whisk in the cornmeal.
  • Whisk smooth.
  • Bring to a simmer, cover and place in the oven.
  • Bake 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes until thick and no longer gritty.
  • Stir in the butter and the Parmesan cheese.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with extra grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.3, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 28.4, Sodium 175, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 0.3, Protein 5.6

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