ITALIAN SUMMER SQUASH POLENTA BAKE

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Fresh summer vegetables paired with creamy polenta baked in an Italian sauce and topped with cheese -- delicioso! I recommend serving it with crusty garlic bread.

Provided by Melissa McGee

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Polenta Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 carrots, sliced
1 large zucchini, sliced
1 large yellow squash, sliced
1 red onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup spaghetti sauce
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch garlic salt
ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (18 ounce) package prepared polenta

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Saute carrots, zucchini, squash, onion and bell pepper in a large saucepan with a small amount of olive oil. Season with garlic salt and pepper. Saute vegetables for approximately 5 minutes and pour in spaghetti sauce. Stir, cover and simmer until vegetables are slightly tender.
  • Slice polenta into 1/2 inch circles and season with garlic salt and pepper. Heat enough oil in a medium skillet so as to completely cover the entire bottom of the pan. Pan fry seasoned polenta in hot oil, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from oil and layer the slices in a large casserole dish. Spoon the vegetable mixture over the polenta and then sprinkle with Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake casserole for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 28.8 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 796.6 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

B_Smooth49
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would add some more spices next time.


Joseph Owoicho
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves polenta.


Sue Blackmore
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I'm not a big fan of polenta, but this dish was actually pretty good. The squash and Parmesan cheese really helped to flavor it.


Joy Oziri
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This dish was a great way to use up some leftover polenta. It was easy to make and very delicious.


Yasir Atal
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This dish was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.


Nate DeLane
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less Parmesan cheese next time.


robert flinn
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This dish was a little too oily for my taste. I think I would use less olive oil next time.


Summer Day
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The polenta was a little too thick for my liking. I think I would use less cornmeal next time.


Amjad Jaan
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This dish was a little bland for my taste. I think I would add some more spices next time.


sangita bist
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up summer squash and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Rose Enriquez
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. I would definitely recommend it.


Shreenaryan Naryan
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I'm not a big fan of polenta, but this dish changed my mind. The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the squash and Parmesan cheese were the perfect accompaniments.


WhisperCantLife
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This was a great way to use up some extra summer squash. I had never made polenta before, but it was surprisingly easy. The dish turned out great and my kids loved it.


Son Goko
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the crispy Parmesan crust on top.


Andy Andy
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This Italian Summer Squash Polenta Bake was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. The polenta was creamy and flavorful, the squash was tender and sweet, and the Parmesan cheese added a nice salty touch. I will def