POLENTA WITH POMODORO SAUCE
Cooking with your child is an act of relaxation, learning and intimacy. It's love over a stove. For The Times, the New York chef Marco Moreira and his daughter, Francesca, cooked this simple dish together in 2012. It showcased the fresh tomato sauce they made and provides a recipe as appropriate to grandparents as their kin.
Provided by Elaine Louie
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Make the sauce: The adult brings a medium pot of water to a boil, reduces it to a simmer and prepares an ice bath for the tomatoes. Scoring each with an X, the adult slides the tomatoes into the simmering water for 15 to 20 seconds and then, using a slotted spoon, removes and places them in the ice bath for about 15 seconds.
- If the child has knife skills, he or she can use a paring knife to core the tomatoes and then peel the outer skin. The child cuts each tomato across the middle and squeezes each half to remove the seeds. The adult chops the tomato coarsely and slices the garlic.
- Using a large heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat, the adult heats the olive oil until it shimmers, then adds the garlic and cooks until fragrant but not browned, about 1 to 2 minutes. The adult adds the tomatoes, simmering until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes. The child stirs occasionally. The adult chops the basil coarsely and sets it aside.
- Prepare the polenta: The child grates the Parmesan. The adult brings 6 cups of water to boil in a medium pot, reducing to a simmer.
- Under adult supervision, the child can slowly add the polenta. The adults stirs constantly until the polenta is thickened, between 10 and 40 minutes, depending on instructions on the box. As the polenta begins to thicken, the adult adds the cheese and butter. When finished, the polenta should come away from sides of the pan and be able to support a spoon. Serve topped with the tomato sauce and basil.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 551, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 539 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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Dethony Senior
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and tangy. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
vicous riot
[email protected]This dish was a waste of time and ingredients. The polenta was bland, and the sauce was tasteless. I definitely won't be making this again.
Robert Aguirre
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my polenta turned out gummy. The sauce was okay, but the polenta was inedible.
Leslie: EvSoft Ministry
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The polenta was undercooked, and the sauce was watery. I won't be making this again.
Man Prasad Magar
[email protected]The polenta was a bit gritty, but the sauce was delicious. I think I'll try using a different polenta brand next time.
khaled doughan
[email protected]This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra spices to the sauce, and it turned out much better.
promise ezeka
[email protected]I'm a big fan of polenta, and this recipe did not disappoint. The polenta was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was rich and flavorful.
Oyenlayefa Ojigbare
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover polenta. The sauce is simple to make, and the combination of flavors is delicious.
Jakariya Ahmed Jakir
[email protected]I love this recipe! The polenta is creamy and delicious, and the sauce is tangy and flavorful. It's a perfect meal for a cold winter night.
Zidi Butt
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow, and the results were impressive. The polenta was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and rich.
Eijaz Jokhio
[email protected]The polenta was a bit bland for my taste, but the sauce was delicious. I added some extra spices to the polenta, and it turned out great.
Jarif Hasan
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The kids loved the polenta, and the adults loved the sauce. It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal.
Blake Nagel
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of polenta, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of the creamy polenta and the flavorful sauce was irresistible. I'll definitely be making this again.
Sabbir Hasan
[email protected]This polenta with pomodoro sauce was an absolute delight! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, while the sauce was rich and tangy. The combination of the two was simply divine.