Fried Polenta

1. 1

   Coat an 11 X 7-inch baking dish with 1 teaspoon of oil.

2. 2

   Transfer the hot polenta to the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly to 3/4 inch thick.

3. 3

   Cover and refrigerate until cold and firm, about 2 hours.

4. 4

   Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Cut the polenta into 2 X 1-inch pieces.

5. 5

   In a large, heavy skillet, heat the remaining 1/2 cup of oil over a medium-high flame.

6. 6

   Working in batches, fry the polenta pieces until golden brown on all sides, about 3 minutes per side.

7. 7

   Using tongs, transfer the polenta pieces to paper towels and drain.

8. 8

   Place the polenta pieces on a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while cooking the remaining batches.

9. 9

   Transfer the polenta pieces to a serving platter.

10. 10

    Sprinkle the polenta with the Parmesan cheese and salt, and serve, passing the marinara sauce alongside.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.