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Polenta Primavera

Contributed By: stacyw
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This cheese-enriched polenta makes a great side to chicken and pork dishes or as part of a vegetarian meal.

Ingredients

2 cups Water

2/3 cup Yellow Corn Meal

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded fontina or mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup Heavy whipping cream

1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp Salt

1/4 tsp Ground black pepper

1 can (14.5 ounces) primavera pasta-ready chunky tomatoes, undrained

Preparation

GREASE 9-inch pie plate.

BRING water to a boil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Slowly add corn meal, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.

STIR in fontina cheese, cream, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, for an additional 2 minutes or until very thick.

SPREAD into prepared pie plate; cool for 1 hour or until firm. Cut into wedges. Heat tomatoes and juice; serve over wedges.

Recipe Comments

Commented by: nanmagrath

Yummy - but salty - I cut the salt, decreased the Parmesan and increased the Mossarella -it was smoother. Also - was good with chopped sun dried tomatos added - the dry ones, not the ones in oil. The tomatos added color, texture, and zing. They replaced the tomatoes on top. This is a great base polenta once the salt issue is taken care of - it will take a number of additions - sundried tomatos, green onions, chilies, roasted sweet peppers.

 

Commented by: trina

I omitted the salt and instead of water added chicken broth for a more complex flavor.

 

Commented by: saramiller928

You can cut down prep time by using pre-made polenta. Look for it in the pasta asile.

 

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Make Ahead
Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 162
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5.5g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Protein: 7g
Calcium: 170 mg
Sodium: 374 mg
Fiber: 1.5g