Baked Polenta With Mascarpone And Tomato Sauce
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
333 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Baked Polenta With Mascarpone And Tomato Sauce
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Baked polenta with Mascarpone and tomato sauce Recipe: delicious vegetarian dinner entree. Soft polenta made with mascarpone cheese and baked with tomato sauce
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Ingredients
For Homemade Tomato Sauce
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes 1 large can
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2-3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 Teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 Teaspoon basil dried
- salt and pepper to taste
For Polenta
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup masa harina
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Assembly
- polenta
- tomato sauce
- 2 Cups mozzarella cheese
Instructions
For Homemade Tomato Sauce
- In a heavy bottomed pot over medium heat add the olive oil
- Add the garlic, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and sugar. Cook and stir frequently to prevent the garlic from burning
- Add the tomatoes and stir
- When the mixture starts to simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes
- Check for seasoning and make the necessary adjustments
For Polenta
- In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the garlic powder salt and pepper
- Slowly pour the P.A.N Cornmeal whisking constantly to avoid forming lumps
- Reduce the heat to low and stir for 3-4 minutes or until the mixture becomes thicker
- Add the mozzarella cheese and the mascarpone. Whisk until completely combined
- Remove from heat and check for seasoning
Assembly
- Spray an 8"x8" pan with cooking spray
- Add a bit of tomato sauce on the bottom
- Add half of the cornmeal
- Add some tomato sauce and sprinkle in 1 cup of mozzarella cheese
- Pour in the rest of the polenta
- Top with 1 cup of cheese
- Cover and let the polenta cool for about 30 minutes
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
- Bake the polenta for 20 minutes or until the mixture starts to bubble
- Place on the broiler for 2 minutes or until the cheese toasts up
- Remove from oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before cutting
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
333kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
329mg
(14%)
Potassium
364mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
830IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
9.6mg
(11%)
Calcium
244mg
(24%)
Iron
2.6mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 333 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 333kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 329mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 364mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 830IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 9.6mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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