Polenta Gratin With Pancetta And Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Polenta Gratin With Pancetta And Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup polenta; 4 cups water; Salt; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 pound pancetta, cut in 1/2-inch cubes; 1/2 cup diced onion; 1/4 cup diced carrot; 2 tablespoons diced celery; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups chopped tomatoes, with their juice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 ounce grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Servings: persons

1 cup polenta
4 cups water
Salt
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 pound pancetta, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup diced onion
1/4 cup diced carrot
2 tablespoons diced celery
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chopped tomatoes, with their juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 ounce grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

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1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Put the polenta in a 2-quart gratin dish and stir in the water and 1 teaspoon salt. Bake for 45 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter and return the polenta to the oven for 15 more minutes. Taste and add more salt if necessary.
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2. While the polenta is baking, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the diced pancetta and cook until it is browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
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3. Pour off all but about 1 tablespoon of the fat and add the onion, carrot and celery, and cook until the vegetables have softened, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes, season with one-half teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper, and cook until the liquid has all but evaporated and the tomatoes have thickened into a sauce, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and remove from the heat.
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4. When the polenta is fully cooked, spoon the pancetta and tomato sauce over the top. Scatter the Parmigiano-Reggiano over the top and return to the oven to bake until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup polenta, 4 cups water, Salt, 2 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Polenta Gratin With Pancetta And Tomato Sauce 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.

Polenta Gratin With Pancetta And Tomato Sauce

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