POLENTA BAKED WITH TOMATOES, CORN AND BASIL
Steps:
- Make the polenta: Lightly oil a 9 by 13-inch pan and set aside. Bring water to a rapid boil in a large saucepan. Add salt, then vigorously whisk in the cornmeal. Reduce the heat and cook at a low boil for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until the grains have opened up and the polenta is smooth. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the pepper, a few pinches of cayenne, the butter and the cheese. Pour the hot polenta into the baking dish and set aside to cool. Cut into 12 squares, then cut each square into two triangles. Make about 2 cups of fresh tomato sauce. Assembly: Make the polenta, and while it is cooking, make the sauce. Heat the butter in a large skillet and add the corn. Saute over medium heat for 10 minutes, until the corn is tender; season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. While the corn is cooking, cut the tomatoes into large pieces - you should have about 11/2 cups. Marinate the tomatoes in the olive oil with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few pinches of pepper. Cool the corn and toss with the tomatoes, the basil and the chilies. Add salt and pepper to taste. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Pour the sauce into the bottom of a 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Arrange the polenta triangles upright in rows across the width of the dish, overlapping the triangles slightly. Use all of the polenta. Spoon the vegetables into the spaces between the polenta trianges, separating the rows as you go. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for 10 minutes more, until the gratin in bubbly. Sprinkle with a little fresh basil for garnish, if desired.
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Yae Miko
[email protected]This polenta dish is a great way to use up fresh basil. I had a bunch of basil in my garden, so I decided to try this recipe. It turned out great! The basil added a nice pop of flavor to the polenta.
Nadaan Bacha
[email protected]I love this polenta dish because it's so versatile. I've served it as a main course, a side dish, and even as an appetizer. It's always a hit!
Sawon Khan
[email protected]This polenta dish is a great way to use up leftover polenta. I had some leftover polenta from another recipe, so I decided to try this recipe. It turned out great! The polenta was crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. The tomatoes and corn
Talha jubayed Rayhan
[email protected]This polenta dish is a great way tosneak in some extra vegetables for your kids. My kids loved the corn and tomatoes, and they didn't even realize they were eating polenta!
Rkx Rezaul
[email protected]I made this polenta dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I especially liked the addition of corn and basil. They added a nice pop of flavor.
Rabail Bostan
[email protected]This polenta dish is a great way to use up fresh basil. I had a bunch of basil in my garden, so I decided to try this recipe. It turned out great! The basil added a nice pop of flavor to the polenta.
Nomii Nomm
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but I loved this polenta dish. The tomatoes were roasted until they were slightly caramelized, which brought out their sweetness. And the polenta was perfectly creamy and cheesy.
Hunter Dixon
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The polenta is cooked in a single pot, so there's minimal cleanup. And the best part is, it's absolutely delicious!
AS TV
[email protected]This polenta dish is a great way to use up leftover polenta. I had some leftover polenta from another recipe, so I decided to try this recipe. It turned out great! The polenta was crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. The tomatoes and corn
Kanwal Sohail
[email protected]I love this polenta dish because it's so versatile. I've served it as a main course, a side dish, and even as an appetizer. It's always a hit!
Baba mere Jan
[email protected]This polenta dish is perfect for a summer cookout. It's light and refreshing, and it goes great with grilled chicken or fish.
Godsway Attah
[email protected]I made this polenta dish for a brunch party and it was a hit! The polenta was crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. The tomatoes and corn added a nice pop of color and flavor.
bot asadul
[email protected]This polenta dish is a great way to sneak in some extra vegetables for your kids. My kids loved the corn and tomatoes, and they didn't even realize they were eating polenta!
William Motshwari
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of polenta, but this recipe changed my mind. The polenta was creamy and cheesy, and the tomatoes and corn added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.
Amada C
[email protected]This is my new favorite polenta recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it can be made ahead of time, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.
Abdulraheem Mirbahar
[email protected]I made this polenta dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I especially liked the addition of corn and basil. They added a nice pop of flavor.
armine topchyan
[email protected]This polenta dish is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I had a bunch of tomatoes that were about to go bad, so I decided to try this recipe. It turned out great! The tomatoes were sweet and juicy, and they complemented the polenta perfectly.
Hassan Gujjar172
[email protected]I've made this polenta recipe several times now and it never disappoints. It's so easy to make and always comes out delicious. I love that it's a versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish.
Jack Jackson
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of polenta, tomatoes, corn, and basil was divine. I especially appreciated the crispy parmesan crust on top. Highly recommend!
Lola Hildon
[email protected]My family loved this polenta dish! It was cheesy, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of crunch from the toasted bread crumbs. I will definitely be making this again.