QUICK POLENTA WITH PARMESAN CHEESE

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Nothing fancy or innovative here, well, except for the cippollini onions, but you can substitute yellow onions. Try another type aged cheese such as fontina, asiago, Parmigiano-regianno or a combination of your favorite Italian cheeses. NO pre-grated cheese however! No, No! I used organic San Gennaro polenta in the tube or "chubs" as they call it. This same recipe is printed on the side of the tube, too if you look hard enough. Some day when I have more time, I'll make polenta again from scratch-stir, stir, stir...Until then I'll stick with the tubed variety. Serve with a tossed spinach salad and crusty bread (ooooh and this: Recipe #237506). Adapted from polenta.net.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Corn

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup cipollini onion, minced (aka 'cipoline')
1 cup fresh tomato, pureed in blender mixed with 2 tablespoons flour (ok to use canned tomatoes)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup dry white wine (I used a white zinf')
salt & pepper
1/2 cup chicken broth or 1/2 cup vegetable broth
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, not pre-grated
3 tablespoons fresh basil, cut into ribbons (NOT dried basil!)

Steps:

  • Sauté onions in butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic. Cook 1 minute but do not burn.
  • Whisk in wine, tomato puree and chicken broth (or vegetable broth). Whisk well to break up any lumps from the flour. Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in cream; add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Arrange ½" thick slices of the polenta in a lightly oiled baking dish. You should have about 12 slices.
  • Spoon tomato sauce over polenta slices and sprinkle with Parmesan.
  • Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh basil ribbons and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.4, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 41.7, Sodium 335.6, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.4, Protein 6.4

Taya Taekook
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This is a great recipe for polenta beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Zee Shek
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This polenta is so creamy and delicious. I love the way the Parmesan cheese melts into it.


Logan Marks
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I've made this polenta several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket.


Diganto Das
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Princewill Ayozie
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I love the crispy crust that forms on the polenta when you cook it in a skillet.


nadim Nilima
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This polenta is so versatile. You can serve it with anything from grilled vegetables to a hearty stew.


Stephen Glover
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I made this polenta for a dinner party, and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Kelvin Ndiritu
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This was my first time making polenta, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and the polenta was cooked perfectly.


LEGEND X GAMER
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I love this recipe! The polenta is creamy and flavorful, and the Parmesan cheese adds a nice touch.


princeshah 22
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This is an amazing way to make polenta! It's so quick and easy, and the results are delicious.