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Polenta Casserole

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Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes (with basil if you have it)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup polenta or 1 cup coarse cornmeal
2 cups grated italian fontina cheese

Nutritional information

293.6
Calories
151 g
Calories From Fat
16.8 g
Total Fat
7.7 g
Saturated Fat
41.8 mg
Cholesterol
704.2 mg
Sodium
25.1 g
Carbs
4 g
Dietary Fiber
5.6 g
Sugars
12.6 g
Protein
299g
Serving Size

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Polenta Casserole

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    From Simply Recipes (http://tinyurl.com/6nec9b) as recommended by @davidlebovitz. Feel free to substitute mozzarella for the Fontina; you could also sub gorgonzola for part of the cheese. Do be sure to use an Italian Fontina, not a Danish; they are quite different cheeses!

    • 85 min
    • Serves 6
    • Easy

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    Polenta Casserole, From Simply Recipes ( com/6nec9b) as recommended by @davidlebovitz Feel free to substitute mozzarella for the Fontina; you could also sub gorgonzola for part of the cheese Do be sure to use an Italian Fontina, not a Danish; they are quite different cheeses!, From Simply Recipes ( com/6nec9b) as recommended by @davidlebovitz Feel free to substitute mozzarella for the Fontina; you could also sub gorgonzola for part of the cheese Do be sure to use an Italian Fontina, not a Danish; they are quite different cheeses!


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    In a Large Skillet, Heat Oil Over Medium Heat Until It Shimmers. Add Onion, Celery and Carrot and Sweat 5-10 Minutes Until Onion Is Translucent and Carrot Is Just Tender. Add Garlic and Saute 1 Minute. Add Tomatoes, Crushing Each One in Your Fist as You Add It, Along With Their Juices. Add Parsley and Oregano. Bring to a Simmer and Cook Gently, Uncovered, 15 Minutes or Until Sauce Reduces to About 3 Cups. Add Fresh Basil and Season With Salt and Pepper.

    2
    Done

    in a Large Saucepan, Bring Water and Salt to a Full Rolling Boil. Slowly Drizzle in the Polenta, Whisking Constantly. Once It's All Added, Reduce Heat to Low and Simmer, Stirring Often, Until Thick, About 10 Minutes.

    3
    Done

    Brush an 8x8x2 Baking Dish With Olive Oil. Spread 1/3 of the Sauce Over the Bottom. Pour Half the Polenta Over the Sauce, and Spread Evenly. Sprinkle With Half the Cheese. Pour Half the Remaining Sauce (another 1/3) Over the Cheese. Spread the Remaining Polenta Over the Sauce, Then the Remaining Cheese, Then the Remaining Sauce. Let Stand at Room Temperature, Loosely Covered, 2 Hours.

    4
    Done

    Preheat Oven to 350f Bake 25-30 Minutes Until Bubbly Around the Edges and Heated Through to the Middle (test by Slipping a Knife Into the Center For 20 Seconds, Then Carefully Touching the Tip to Your Lower Lip). Let Cool 10 Minutes Before Serving.

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