TOMATO-BASIL SAUCE WITH POLENTA

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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Tomato     Bake     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Basil     Low Cholesterol     Bon Appétit

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 16- to 18-ounce packaged cooked polenta log, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
2 pounds cherry tomatoes (about 6 cups)
7 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 shallot, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 large sprigs basil

Steps:

  • Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 425°. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and brush with 1 Tbsp. oil. Arrange polenta rounds on oiled sheet.
  • Very coarsely chop (do not purée) half the tomatoes in a food processor. Cut remaining tomatoes in half (quarter if large). Combine tomatoes in a bowl with 4 tablespoons oil and remaining ingredients. Toss to coat.
  • Stack three 24x12" sheets of parchment paper on another baking sheet. (Don't use foil-the tomato acid will react with aluminum.) Spoon tomato mixture onto one side of stacked parchment. Fold parchment layers over mixture and crimp edges tightly to form a sealed packet.
  • Place baking sheet with tomato packet on upper rack and sheet with polenta on lower rack. Bake, turning polenta rounds once, until polenta is light golden and tomatoes are saucy (carefully open packet to check; steam will escape), 25-30 minutes. (You can also cook polenta in a grill pan or on a charcoal or gas grill.)
  • Spoon tomato sauce over polenta.

s'midge
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This dish was delicious and easy to make. The polenta was creamy and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make it again.


Stephanie Kurtz
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I love this recipe! The tomato basil sauce is so flavorful and the polenta is the perfect accompaniment. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Kidus Yenenesh
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I especially liked the creamy texture of the polenta.


Vinnie Valentine
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The sauce was a bit too tangy for my taste, but the polenta was delicious.


Tarald Hovet
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This was a great recipe! The sauce was flavorful and the polenta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


ULTRADraiden
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The polenta was creamy and the sauce was flavorful. The only thing I would change is to add a bit more cheese to the polenta.


Segun Greatest
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This recipe was a winner! The sauce was delicious and the polenta was cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of basil, which gave the dish a nice fresh flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Humayun kabir Humayun kabir
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The tomato basil sauce was excellent! It was flavorful and had a great balance of sweetness and acidity. The polenta was also good, but it was a bit too soft for my preference. Overall, I enjoyed this dish and would definitely make it again.


BH•ნიკექსა BH•ნიკექსა
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This dish was a hit with my family! The polenta was a great base for the flavorful tomato basil sauce. The sauce was tangy and flavorful, and the basil added a nice freshness. The whole dish came together quickly and easily, and it was a great weekni


King Bukhari
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I'm not typically a fan of polenta, but this recipe changed my mind. The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the tomato basil sauce was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again!


Anjali Gupta
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The recipe was easy to follow and the final result was fantastic! I was particularly impressed with how well the polenta turned out—it was perfectly cooked and had a lovely creamy texture. The tomato basil sauce was also delicious, with a great balan


Voice Of Riyad
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This tomato basil sauce with polenta was an absolute delight! The sauce was incredibly flavorful, with a perfect balance of tangy tomatoes and aromatic basil. The polenta was creamy and smooth, providing a delightful contrast to the tangy sauce. Over