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" Nonna Iolanda's " Polenta Recipe Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Tomato sauce preparation
(1 cup)
1 tbs. extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, halved or finely minced
1/2 small onion, finely diced
1 can diced tomatoes (including liquid)
1/2 cup water
1 tsp. dried oregano
4-5 fresh basil leaves
1/4 tsp. salt and pepper
1/2 tsp. sugar (optional)


Polenta Ingredients:
(Yields about 2 cups)
1/2 cup instant cornmeal
2 cups vegetable broth or water
tomato sauce (quantity as desired)
1-2 tbs. Parmesan cheese
1 oz soft cheese, such as Laughing Cow or ricotta
1 tbs. extra virgin olive oil
Directions:
Directions:
Prepare Tomato Sauce:
Heat oil in a small saucepan on medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for another 2 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and most of the water has evaporated. Add the basil, stir to wilt then turn off the heat.

Prepare Polenta:
Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low then slowly pour in the polenta, whisking as your pour it.
Whisk continuously in a circular motion until the polenta thickens (about 3-4 minutes) and begins to comes off the sides of the pan. The polenta should be very smooth and have a uniform consistency.

Take the pan off the heat, add the cheese, Parmesan, and olive oil…and tomato sauce, and whisk until combined.
Garnish with an extra drizzle of olive oil and more Parmesan.
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