Indulge in a culinary journey with this Creamy Mascarpone Polenta with Turkey Bolognese, a delectable dish that tantalizes your taste buds with its rich flavors and textures. The creamy polenta, made from stone-ground cornmeal, is infused with mascarpone cheese, lending a velvety smoothness that complements the hearty turkey bolognese. This flavorful sauce is crafted with ground turkey, a lean and healthy alternative to traditional beef bolognese, simmered in a luscious tomato sauce infused with herbs and spices. Accompanying this delightful duo are two additional recipes: a refreshing Arugula Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette, featuring peppery arugula tossed in a zesty lemon-based dressing, and a simple yet satisfying Garlic Bread, toasted to perfection and infused with aromatic garlic butter. These accompaniments perfectly round out this culinary experience, creating a harmonious symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more.
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JOHN BESH'S CREAMY POLENTA WITH MASCARPONE CHEESE
Serve this with his recipe #274305 and root vegetable ragout. Assembly for all three are included. If you use instant polenta the cooking time will be shorter.
Provided by MarraMamba
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Lightly season 2 cups water with salt and bring to a boil. Quickly whisk in the polenta until it has been fully incorporated. Reduce the heat to a low simmer. Add the butter and allow the polenta to cook uncovered for 30 minutes. Stir in the mascarpone and season to taste with salt.
- This may be made in advance and kept in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave just before serving.
- Assembly: Reheat the three components of the dish separately.
- On each of 6 large plates, place a couple of spoonfuls of polenta in the center of the plate.
- Carefully remove the bones from the hot ribs and place the beef short ribs over the bed of polenta.
- In a pan over medium heat, bring the reserved braising liquid to a simmer. Once the sauce is hot, check for seasoning and, if needed, add a touch of salt and pepper. Spoon the sauce around the beef short ribs and polenta. Carefully place the root vegetable ragout on the beef. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.7, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 39.7, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.9
SOFT POLENTA WITH MASCARPONE
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 2h25m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
- Slowly whisk in the polenta. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until the polenta is thick, about 2 hours (adjust the consistency with water or stock, if necessary).
- Remove from the heat and whisk in the mascarpone, parmesan and the remaining 4 tablespoons butter. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with parsley.
TURKEY BOLOGNESE POLENTA NESTS
This delicious appetizer combines two of my favorite foods, polenta and bolognese meat sauce, uniting them into one incredibly tasty bite! -Lidia Haddadian, Pasadena, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Coat 24 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. Set aside., In a large heavy saucepan, bring 3 cups chicken stock to a boil. Reduce heat to a gentle boil; slowly whisk in cornmeal. Cook and stir with a wooden spoon until polenta is thickened and pulls away cleanly from sides of pan, 15-20 minutes (mixture will be very thick). Stir in 1/2 cup cheese, cream, salt and pepper. Spoon 2 tablespoons polenta mixture into each mini muffin cup. As polenta cools, press an indentation in center of each with the end of the wooden spoon handle to create a nest shape. Set aside. Wipe out pan., In same saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; saute until translucent, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add turkey; saute until no longer pink. Stir in tomato paste, Italian seasoning and remaining chicken stock. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes., Fill each polenta indention with about 2 teaspoons turkey mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake until edges are golden, 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven; cool at least 10 minutes before removing from muffin cups. May be refrigerated or frozen for later use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CREAMY MASCARPONE POLENTA
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dinner, side dish
Time 1h10m
Yield Eight servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the salt. Whisking constantly, add the cornmeal in a very thin, steady stream. Turn the heat as low as possible. Cook for 1 hour, stirring vigorously every 10 minutes. Add the mascarpone and pepper and beat until smooth and creamy. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 245, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 711 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
POLENTA WITH MASCARPONE
Provided by Food Network
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan bring 5 cups water and salt to a boil then reduce to a bare simmer. Add polenta in a thin stream, stirring constantly; it will take about 10 minutes to add it all and will be fairly thick. Cook over low heat, 20 minutes, stirring constantly. Add melted butter, 4 tablespoons of the mascarpone, milk and nutmeg. Stir well.
- Pour hot polenta mixture into a very wide, warmed serving bowl. Top decoratively with mascarpone in 8 heaping spoonfuls. Serve immediately. Pass pepper mill and a bowl of extra mascarpone, if desired.
Tips:
- For a creamy and flavorful polenta, use high-quality mascarpone cheese and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- To make the polenta extra smooth, blend it with an immersion blender or in a food processor until it is completely smooth.
- If you don't have any mascarpone cheese, you can substitute it with cream cheese or sour cream.
- For a vegetarian version of this dish, replace the turkey bolognese with a hearty mushroom or vegetable ragu.
- Serve the creamy mascarpone polenta with a side of crusty bread or a simple green salad.
Conclusion:
This creamy mascarpone polenta with turkey bolognese is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The polenta is rich and creamy, while the turkey bolognese is flavorful and hearty. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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