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Homemade Polenta Squares With Chunky Tomato Sauce Recipe

Homemade Polenta Squares With Chunky Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Homemade Polenta Squares With Chunky Tomato Sauce

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp light butter
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 minced garlic cloves
4 cups skim milk (can use whole or low fat )
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 (28 oz) jar chunky garden vegetable spaghetti sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded provolone cheese

Directions:

Bring milk, salt and cayenne to boil in larfe saucepan over med. high heat.
While whisking milk, add cornmeal in a very thin but steady stream. DO NOT LET LUMPS FORM.
Reduce heat to low.
Cook uncovered 50-60 minute until polenta is very thick, stirring frequently. It will be ready when you can stand a wooden spoon upright in middle of mixture.
Meanwhile, melt butter over med. heat.
Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook 5 minutes or until tender. Remove with slotted spoon and set aside.
When polenta is done, add bell pepper mixture and Parmesan to saucepan. Stir to combine.
Spray 13x9 pan with cooking spray. Spread polenta evenly into pan. Cover and let stand at room temp for 6hrs or until completely cooled and firm.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Cut polenta into 24 squares.
Pour spaghetti sauce evenly over polenta.
Bake 20 minutes or until bubbly around edges.
Remove from oven and sprinkle with provolone.
Bake 2-3 minutes longer to melt cheese.
Let stand 5 minutes and loosen edges with spatula.
Carefully lift out squares and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	393.91 Kcal (1649 kJ)
Calories from fat	218.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.25g	37%
Cholesterol	61.93mg	21%
Sodium	895.62mg	37%
Potassium	182.7mg	4%
Total Carbs	16.9g	6%
Sugars	1.98g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.45g	6%
Protein	27.45g	55%
Vitamin C	12.8mg	21%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	5.8mg	32%
Calcium	745.9mg	75%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	277.95 Kcal (1164 kJ)
Calories from fat	153.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.11g	37%
Cholesterol	43.7mg	21%
Sodium	631.97mg	37%
Potassium	128.92mg	4%
Total Carbs	11.92g	6%
Sugars	1.4g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.02g	6%
Protein	19.37g	55%
Vitamin C	9mg	21%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	10%
Iron	4.1mg	32%
Calcium	526.3mg	75%

* 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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