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Traditional Polenta
A creamy Traditional Polenta, served with a delicious Sausage Pork Rib Tomato Sauce Recipe, Italian Comfort Food at it's best.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 792 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
FOR THE SAUCE
- 1 pound pork ribs (cut into small pieces)
- 5 Italian sausages
- 4½ cups tomato puree (passata)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (1 whole & 1 minced)
- hot pepper flakes to taste
- 2 prigs rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- ¼ cup wine (red or white)
- 3/4¾ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups water
FOR THE POLENTA
- 2 cups cornmeal flour
- 7 cups water
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
FOR THE SAUCE
- In a large saucepan on medium high heat, add the oil, garlic, sausage and ribs, salt to taste, and a dash of pepper, brown meat on both sides, add the bay leaf and rosemary turn up heat and add the wine and cook until wine has evaporated (approximately 3-5 minutes).
- Add tomato puree and water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, stir to combine, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for approximately 1 hour or until meat is tender (fall off bone tender). Taste for salt. While sauce is simmering make the Polenta.
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FOR THE POLENTA
- In a large pot add the water and bring to a boil, gradually pour in the corn meal, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon to combine, once it starts to boil reduce heat but keep stirring, cook for approximately 45-50 minutes stirring until thick. Taste for salt. Serve immediately with the sauce and a generous sprinkle of Freshly grated Parmesan or Pecorino Cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
- Any polenta leftovers should be stored in an air tight container and refrigerated. It will keep for up to 3-4 days in the fridge. Leftover can be sliced and then fried on a hot grill or pan, this will make it crunchy It can then be sliced to pass it on the hot grill to make it dense and crunchy, then cut it up to make croutons!
Nutrition Information
Calories
792kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
52g
(80%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
22g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
113mg
(38%)
Sodium
1582mg
(66%)
Potassium
849mg
(24%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
566IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 792
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 792kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 52g | 80% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1582mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 849mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 566IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.