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Creamy Polenta and Bolognese Sauce Recipe

Creamy Polenta and Bolognese Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 cups chicken stock, divided
1/4 cup heavy cream
5 garlic cloves, crushed (divided )
coarse salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2-1 tsp crushed hot red pepper flakes
1 lb ground sirloin
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 lb ground veal
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1/2 cup shredded carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme leave, chopped
1/2 tsp allspice
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 cup quick-cooking polenta
1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (plus extra for garnish )

Directions:

For the polenta: add 3 cups chicken stock, cream, 1 crushed garlic clove, salt, and pepper to a saucepan over med-low heat.
Bring to a gentle simmer and lower heat so it is barely bubbling; then start the Bolognese sauce.
Heat a deep skillet over med-high heat; add olive oil to heated pan.
Add remaining crushed garlic and red pepper flakes to the pan and infuse the oil for 15 seconds.
Add the beef, pork, and veal to the pan; break the meat up with a wooden spoon.
Brown the meats for 3 minutes; then add onion, carrots, celery, thyme, allspice, salt, and pepper; continue browning 5 more minutes.
When the vegetables are tender, add the wine and scrape up the drippings; then add in the remaining 1 cup chicken stock and reduce for 5 minutes.
Add in the tomatoes and lower heat to low.
Simmer for 5-10 minutes; finish the sauce with the chopped parsley.
As the Bolognese sauce is in its last 5-10 minutes of cooking time, whisk the polenta into the simmering seasoned chicken stock-cream mixture in a steady stream and stir constantly until the polenta can thickly coat the back of a spoon.
Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper.
If the polenta is too stiff, loosen it up with a little chicken stock or water; turn the heat off and stir in the cheese.
To serve: divided the creamy polenta among 4 bowls; top with bolognese; garnish with more cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	871.4 Kcal (3648 kJ)
Calories from fat	511.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	56.86g	87%
Cholesterol	195.54mg	65%
Sodium	601.64mg	25%
Potassium	1265.74mg	27%
Total Carbs	35.31g	12%
Sugars	6.58g	26%
Dietary Fiber	3.35g	13%
Protein	49.24g	98%
Vitamin C	8mg	13%
Vitamin A	1.3mg	45%
Iron	2.1mg	12%
Calcium	121.7mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	132.08 Kcal (553 kJ)
Calories from fat	77.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.62g	87%
Cholesterol	29.64mg	65%
Sodium	91.19mg	25%
Potassium	191.86mg	27%
Total Carbs	5.35g	12%
Sugars	1g	26%
Dietary Fiber	0.51g	13%
Protein	7.46g	98%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	45%
Iron	0.3mg	12%
Calcium	18.4mg	12%

* 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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