Cheesy Polenta with Tomato and Basil Sauce

Cheesy Polenta with Tomato and Basil Sauce Ingredients

1 tb Vegetable oil; plus extra	500 g Carton creamed tomatoes or
Salt and freshly ground	1 Bay leaf
225 g Polenta	Sprig fresh thyme
4 tb Chopped fresh herbs; eg	Caster sugar
100 g Freshly grated Parmesan	3 tb Chopped fresh basil; plus
3 Garlic cloves	Fresh Parmesan shavings; to

Instructions for Cheesy Polenta with Tomato and Basil Sauce

1. Lightly oil a 26x16.5cm (10x6 1/2 in) dish. In a large pan, bring 1.1 litres/ 2 pints water to the boil. Sprinkle in the polenta, whisking constantly. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently for 10-15 minutes or until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan. 2. Stir in the herbs and Parmesan and season to taste. Turn into the prepared dish and leave to cool. 3. Next, make the Tomato & Basil sauce. Crush the garlic, heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and fry garlic for 30 secs (do not brown). Add creamed tomatoes, bay leaf, thyme and a large pinch of sugar. Season with salt and pepper, bring to boil and simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes. Remove bay leaf and thyme sprig and add chopped basil. 4. To serve, cut the polenta into pieces and lightly brush with oil. Preheat a griddle pan and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side or grill under a preheated grill for 7-8 minutes on each side. Serve with Tomato & Basil sauce, fresh Parmesan shavings and chopped basil leaves. To prepare ahead: Complete to the end of step 3. Cover and chill separately for up to two days. To use: Complete the recipe. NOTES : A popular staple in northern Italy, polenta is now widely available in supermarkets. It?s bland by itself, but add plenty of fresh herbs and a little Parmesan, serve with a rich tomato sauce and the result is delicious. Preparation time: 15 minutes, plus chilling Cooking time: 45 minutes Suitable for vegetarians. 275 cals per serving Recipe by: Good Housekeeping June 97 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #680 by Kerry Erwin on Jul 20, 1997

Main Ingredient: TomatoesCuisine: Uncategorized

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Basil	Garlic	Herb	Parmesan
Polenta	Salt	Sugar	Thyme
Tomato	Vegetable oil

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