Dinner

Polenta with Tomato Sauce is for Dinner.

Polenta with Tomato Sauce takes 60 minutes to prepare.

Polenta with Tomato Sauce takes 60 minutes to cook.

Polenta with Tomato Sauce makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Polenta with Tomato Sauce are:

Polenta or Yellow Cornmeal, 1 cup
Olive Oil or Butter, salted, 3 tbsp
Parmesan Cheese, grated, .5 cup to mix in polenta
Parmesan Cheese, grated, .5 cup for on top
Canned Tomatoes, 1 can 28 ounces
Olive Oil, .25 cup
Garlic, 1 clove
Onions, raw, .5 large

Here is how you make Polenta with Tomato Sauce:

Make the polenta:Boil 4 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of salt in a large pot. Turn down the heat and gradually whisk in the cornmeal. Cook for an hour at a bare simmer, stirring very often. At the end of cooking, stir in the oil or butter and 1/2 cup grated cheese.Meanwhile, make the sauce:Heat the 1/4 cup olive oil in a pan and gently soften the finely chopped onion. Stir in the finely chopped garlic, stir, then immediately add the chopped tomatoes and juices. Add a pinch of cayenne or hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper to taste. Simmer very low until the polenta is cooked.In a low sided baking dish, layer polenta with grated cheese and tomato sauce. Use more cheese, including mozzarella, if wished. Let it sit for 30 minutes so the polenta can mellow and set. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes and serve hot.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HOLDINGON2.

The nutritional information for Polenta with Tomato Sauce is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 436.4

• Total Fat: 30.8 g
• Cholesterol: 42.6 mg
• Sodium: 599.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 28.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.0 g
• Protein: 13.6 g