Cheesy Polenta with Rich Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Cheesy Polenta with Rich Tomato Sauce
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Directions:

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, add the oil.
  2. Add the next 5 ingredients; cook for 5 minutes or until soft.
  3. Add in the tomatoes, parsley, basil, thyme, and rosemary.
  4. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. In a large soup pot, heat the water with 1 teaspoon of salt to boiling.
  7. Pour in the cornmeal in a slow stream while whisking constantly.
  8. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring often with a wooden utensil,for 20 minutes or until the polenta is thick and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
  9. Add in the butter and parmesan cheese; stir to combine.
  10. Ladle the polenta into individual bowls; top with tomato sauce.
  11. Sprinkle with extra parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 86.15 Kcal (361 kJ)
Calories from fat 50.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.66g 9%
Cholesterol 8.76mg 3%
Sodium 484mg 20%
Potassium 275.11mg 6%
Total Carbs 5.82g 2%
Sugars 2.66g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.65g 7%
Protein 3.7g 7%
Vitamin C 6.2mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 104.8mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 20.46 Kcal (86 kJ)
Calories from fat 12.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.34g 9%
Cholesterol 2.08mg 3%
Sodium 114.97mg 20%
Potassium 65.35mg 6%
Total Carbs 1.38g 2%
Sugars 0.63g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.39g 7%
Protein 0.88g 7%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 10%
Iron 0.2mg 5%
Calcium 24.9mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.9
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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