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Baked Polenta With Mascarpone And Tomato Sauce

June 19, 2015 by Tiffany Leave a Comment

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Baked polenta with Mascarpone and tomato sauce Recipe:  delicious vegetarian dinner entree. Soft polenta made with mascarpone cheese and baked with tomato sauce 

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Baked polenta with Mascarpone and tomato sauce Recipe: delicious vegetarian dinner entree. Soft polenta made with mascarpone cheese and baked with tomato sauce

Baked Polenta With Mascarpone And Tomato Sauce

Delicious soft polenta made with mascarpone cheese is baked with a delicious layer of mozzarella cheese and homemade tomato sauce then sprinkled with another layer of cheese on top that makes a decadent crunchy crust. What more can you ask for? It’s easy, delicious, and the perfect vegetarian dinner for you and your guests.

Don’t want to make it vegetarian? No problem! Add some crumbled cooked sausage, beef, chicken or turkey! Got some leftover bolognese sauce from last night? Add some in. This recipe is versatile and can be adapted to any flavor you would like.

Baked polenta with Mascarpone and tomato sauce Recipe: delicious vegetarian dinner entree. Soft polenta made with mascarpone cheese and baked with tomato sauce

Polenta is usually made with cornmeal and cooked for a long time in the stove. I have a shortcut: P.A.N. Cornmeal! Since this meal is pre-cooked there’s no need to spend hours stirring that polenta in the stove. Why do you think those italian grandmothers are so strong? It’s the polenta I tell you.

Baked polenta with Mascarpone and tomato sauce Recipe: delicious vegetarian dinner entree. Soft polenta made with mascarpone cheese and baked with tomato sauce

P.A.N. Cornmeal is the same ingredient we use to make arepas, empanadas, cachapas etc. I grew up with this brand and it’s dear to my heart. P.A.N. Cornmeal is part of my childhood and history.

Now I am excited that the #1 cornmeal in Latin America is coming to American kitchens.

Instead of making my regular Venezuelan staples, I chose to make this Baked Polenta to show how versatile this product is. With one bag you can made all kinds of recipes, from the sweet to the savory.

In the next few months, we will explore all the things you can do with P.A.N. Cornmeal, but today we will focus on this amazing baked polenta.

Baked polenta with Mascarpone and tomato sauce Recipe: delicious vegetarian dinner entree. Soft polenta made with mascarpone cheese and baked with tomato sauce

I love the fact that it’s gluten free, quick and easy. The polenta has a very soft and delicate flavor due to the tangy mascarpone that comes across every spoonful you take. The tomato sauce enhances the the creaminess of the polenta and takes it to the next level. The cheese as you can imagine, is the binder of the two. Definitely a dish you’ll want to repeat over and over. Best of all, you can make it in advance and bake off whenever needed.

Baked polenta with Mascarpone and tomato sauce Recipe: delicious vegetarian dinner entree. Soft polenta made with mascarpone cheese and baked with tomato sauce

I hope you can make this delicious Baked Polenta at home. If you do, please tag me on Instagram @livingsweetmoments and/or use the hashtag #LivingSweet – I promise to Repost it.

Baked polenta with Mascarpone and tomato sauce Recipe: delicious vegetarian dinner entree. Soft polenta made with mascarpone cheese and baked with tomato sauce

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Baked polenta with Mascarpone and tomato sauce Recipe: delicious vegetarian dinner entree. Soft polenta made with mascarpone cheese and baked with tomato sauce
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Baked Polenta With Mascarpone And Tomato Sauce
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 
Baked polenta with Mascarpone and tomato sauce Recipe: delicious vegetarian dinner entree. Soft polenta made with mascarpone cheese and baked with tomato sauce
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 333 kcal
Author: Tiffany Bendayan
Ingredients
For Homemade Tomato Sauce
  • 28 oz Crushed tomatoes (canned)
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2-3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1/2 Teaspoon dried Oregano
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Basil
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
For Polenta
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup masa harina
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese
  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
Assembly
  • Polenta
  • Tomato Sauce
  • 2 Cups Mozzarella Cheese
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Instructions
For Homemade Tomato Sauce
  1. In a heavy bottomed pot over medium heat add the olive oil
  2. Add the garlic, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and sugar. Cook and stir frequently to prevent the garlic from burning
  3. Add the tomatoes and stir
  4. When the mixture starts to simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes
  5. Check for seasoning and make the necessary adjustments
For Polenta
  1. In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the garlic powder salt and pepper
  2. Slowly pour the P.A.N Cornmeal whisking constantly to avoid forming lumps
  3. Reduce the heat to low and stir for 3-4 minutes or until the mixture becomes thicker
  4. Add the mozzarella cheese and the mascarpone. Whisk until completely combined
  5. Remove from heat and check for seasoning
Assembly
  1. Spray an 8"x8" pan with cooking spray
  2. Add a bit of tomato sauce on the bottom
  3. Add half of the cornmeal
  4. Add some tomato sauce and sprinkle in 1 cup of mozzarella cheese
  5. Pour in the rest of the polenta
  6. Top with 1 cup of cheese
  7. Cover and let the polenta cool for about 30 minutes
  8. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
  9. Bake the polenta for 20 minutes or until the mixture starts to bubble
  10. Place on the broiler for 2 minutes or until the cheese toasts up
  11. Remove from oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before cutting
  12. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Baked Polenta With Mascarpone And Tomato Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 333 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Cholesterol 50mg17%
Sodium 329mg14%
Potassium 364mg10%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 830IU17%
Vitamin C 9.6mg12%
Calcium 244mg24%
Iron 2.6mg14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Baked polenta with Mascarpone and tomato sauce Recipe: delicious vegetarian dinner entree. Soft polenta made with mascarpone cheese and baked with tomato sauce

Filed Under: Entrees, Recipes, Vegetarian Tagged With: baked polenta, easy polenta, easy polenta recipes, easy tomato sauce, homemade tomado sauce, polenta with mascarpone, polenta with mascarpone cheese, tomato sauce, tomato sauce with baked polenta

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