POLENTA FLORENTINE

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This is an adaptation of ClareVH's "Recipe #84268". I feel it gives the polenta that extra Italian flair. Hearty all on it's own as a vegetarian dish (with the vegetable broth, of course) but also great as a side dish.

Provided by DreamoBway

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth
2 cups water
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon butter
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with seasonings (italian)
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Spray a 2 quart oven-proof casserole with non-stick spray.
  • Combine broth, water, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, cornmeal, and butter in the casserole; stir well.
  • Bake for 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, defrost spinach and thoroughly squeeze dry. Season with remaining salt and pepper. Drain tomatoes.
  • Remove polenta from oven. Add spinach, tomatoes, ricotta, and parmesan; stir well.
  • Return to oven and bake for 5 more minutes.
  • Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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