Calabrian Polenta Recipe Recipe

Name: Calabrian Polenta Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 750 ml pints salted water; 225 gm maize flour; 25 gm butter Sauce; 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 1 x onion minced; 2 clv garlic crushed; 1 x salt pepper; 450 gm tomatoes skinned and quartered; 150 ml stock; 1 lrg ham bone; 1 x bay leaf; 3 x peppercorns; 1 tsp sugar; 4 tsp dry thyme; 75 gm grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

750 ml pints salted water
225 gm maize flour
25 gm butter Sauce
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 x onion minced
2 clv garlic crushed
1 x salt pepper
450 gm tomatoes skinned and quartered
150 ml stock
1 lrg ham bone
1 x bay leaf
3 x peppercorns
1 tsp sugar
4 tsp dry thyme
75 gm grated Parmesan cheese

1
To make the polenta bring the salted water to the boil in a large pan.
2
Pour in the maize flour stirring.
3
Add in the butter.
4
Cook over a low heat for 5 min stirring all the time so which the flour does not stick.
5
Then cover and leave to thicken for 30 min over the lowest possible heat.
6
Meanwhile make the sauce.
7
Heat the oil in a pan.
8
Fry the onion and the garlic crushed with salt for 5 min.
9
Add in the tomatoes fry for another 5 min stirring.
10
Add in the stock ham bone bay leaf and peppercorns.
11
Cover and cook for 25 min.
12
Remove the ham bone put the sauce through a sieve and season with sugar pepper and thyme.
13
Cover the base of a warm deep dish with some of the sauce sprinkle a little cheese on top and spoon over a layer of polenta.
14
Repeat these layers till the polenta is used up finishing with layers of sauce and cheese.
15
Serve at once.

35297

kcal

Calories

1116

Fat

4834

Carbs

1403

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 750 ml pints salted water, 225 gm maize flour, 25 gm butter Sauce, 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Calabrian Polenta Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Calabrian Polenta Recipe

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