BAKED POLENTA WITH A TOMATO SAUCE
This is a very tasty, filling meal. It can be used as a side dish or as a main course. For those following Weight Watchers, the whole recipe provides 16.5 points, assuming you use low fat cheese. Prep time includes time for the polenta to set.
Provided by Shuzbud
Categories Low Protein
Time 2h40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350°F or 180°C.
- Pour 3 cups of cold water into a saucepan and turn the heat up to high.
- Add 1 cup polenta/ cornmeal gradually, stirring until it is all mixed in.
- Stir in the paprika and nutmeg.
- Heat until boiling, then simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. NB: The polenta may spit if not stirred so be careful!
- When the polenta has thickened at the end of the 2 minutes, remove from the heat. Line a loaf pan with cling film/ saran wrap and pour the polenta in
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for 2 hours until solid.
- Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet and cook the onion and garlic, stirring, for 3 minutes until soft.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and fresh basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, turn the polenta onto a chopping board and remove the cling film. Cut it into about 18 squares. Slices can also be used if they fit your baking tray better.
- Pour a third of the tomato sauce into a baking tray, top with half the polenta squares. Repeat the layers ending with sauce (alternatively I use a large shallow baking tray so I use a single layer of polenta squares with tomato sauce underneath and poured over the top).
- Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle the cheese over the top and return to the oven for 5 minutes until the cheese has melted.
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Cassh Esmael
[email protected]This was my first time making polenta and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the polenta was cooked perfectly.
Sharmin Akter
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I usually add some chopped spinach to the tomato sauce for extra nutrition.
Akosua. Egbel
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a success. The polenta is creamy and the tomato sauce is flavorful.
Ruben Carrasco
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a success. It's a simple dish to make, but it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Florence Dede
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the polenta and the tomato sauce.
Mohamed Hirsi
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've made it with different types of vegetables and it always turns out great.
oto loo
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a success. The polenta is creamy and the tomato sauce is flavorful.
Maftaar Mansuri
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Akash hossein
[email protected]This was my first time making polenta and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the polenta was cooked perfectly.
Abubakar Salar
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I usually add some chopped spinach to the tomato sauce for extra nutrition.
Busisiwe Ntuli
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a simple dish to make, but it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Esther Barnes
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for dinner last night and my family loved it. The polenta was creamy and the tomato sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.