Fried Polenta With Tomato Basil Sauce

Serves: 5

Alessia Franecki

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

50

Spice

46

Sweetness

54

Sourness

44

mins

Prep time (avg)

5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

4 cups

Chicken

2 cups

Cornmeal

2 tbsps

Olive Oil

3 cloves

Garlic (chopped)

1 cup

Butter

Directions:

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