Fried Polenta with Tomato Basil Sauce Recipe

Name: Fried Polenta with Tomato Basil Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock; 2 cups 2 percent milk; 2 cups cornmeal; 1/4 cup diced roasted red peppers, optional; 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, optional; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tomatoes, diced; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped; 1/2 bunch fresh thyme leaves

Servings: persons

4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 cups 2 percent milk
2 cups cornmeal
1/4 cup diced roasted red peppers, optional
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, optional
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tomatoes, diced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/2 bunch fresh thyme leaves

1
Butter a 12 by 14-inch baking dish and set aside.
2
In a large pot, bring the stock and milk to a boil.
3
While whisking, slowly add the cornmeal and continue to whisk until thick, about 15 minutes.
4
Stir in the red peppers and the blue cheese, if using.
5
Pour the mixture into the baking dish and cool completely in refrigerator.
6
When the polenta has cooled, cut into squares.
7
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saute pan.
8
Place the polenta squares in the pan and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side.
9
In another saute pan, heat the remaining olive oil and add tomatoes and garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
10
Whisk in the wine and butter and reduce until sauce has thickened and then add the basil and thyme.
11
Transfer the polenta to a platter and pour the tomato sauce over the squares.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock, 2 cups 2 percent milk, 2 cups cornmeal, 1/4 cup diced roasted red peppers, optional, and more.

Yes, Fried Polenta with Tomato Basil Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Fried Polenta with Tomato Basil Sauce

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