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Baked Polenta With Mascarpone And Tomato Sauce

Baked polenta with Mascarpone and tomato sauce Recipe: delicious vegetarian dinner entree. Soft polenta made with mascarpone cheese and baked with tomato sauce

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 333 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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
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  1. In a heavy bottomed pot over medium heat add the olive oil
  2. Add the garlic, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and sugar. Cook and stir frequently to prevent the garlic from burning
  3. Add the tomatoes and stir
  4. When the mixture starts to simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes
  5. Check for seasoning and make the necessary adjustments
For Polenta
  1. In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the garlic powder salt and pepper
  2. Slowly pour the P.A.N Cornmeal whisking constantly to avoid forming lumps
  3. Reduce the heat to low and stir for 3-4 minutes or until the mixture becomes thicker
  4. Add the mozzarella cheese and the mascarpone. Whisk until completely combined
  5. Remove from heat and check for seasoning
Assembly
  1. Spray an 8"x8" pan with cooking spray
  2. Add a bit of tomato sauce on the bottom
  3. Add half of the cornmeal
  4. Add some tomato sauce and sprinkle in 1 cup of mozzarella cheese
  5. Pour in the rest of the polenta
  6. Top with 1 cup of cheese
  7. Cover and let the polenta cool for about 30 minutes
  8. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
  9. Bake the polenta for 20 minutes or until the mixture starts to bubble
  10. Place on the broiler for 2 minutes or until the cheese toasts up
  11. Remove from oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before cutting
  12. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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

% 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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