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Polenta con Pancetta e Piccione (Polenta with Bacon and Squab) (Mario Batali) Recipe

Polenta con Pancetta e Piccione (Polenta with Bacon and Squab) (Mario Batali) Recipe

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Polenta con Pancetta e Piccione (Polenta with Bacon and Squab) (Mario Batali)

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/4 lb pancetta, cut 1/4-inch dice
scant 1/2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 squabs , roasted and cooled , meat removed and shredded
salt and pepper , to taste
1/2 lb cornmeal
1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano, plus extra for grating over

Directions:

In a 12 to 14-inch saute pan, combine the pancetta and the olive oil and cook over medium heat until the pancetta is browned and the fat has been rendered. Drain the fat and add the piccione, seasoned with and salt and pepper, to taste. Cook over high heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned and cooked through.
Bring 1 liter of water to a boil. Stir in cornmeal in a thin stream and continue to stir until polenta comes to a boil. Stir in the pancetta and piccioni and continue to cook 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese. Turn polenta out into a cutting board. Allow to cool and solidify slightly, then serve, using a string to cut it. Grate cheese over and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	180.89 Kcal (757 kJ)
Calories from fat	76.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.46g	13%
Cholesterol	49.64mg	17%
Sodium	218.14mg	9%
Potassium	181.72mg	4%
Total Carbs	14.64g	5%
Sugars	0.19g	1%
Dietary Fiber	1.32g	5%
Protein	12.37g	25%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	5%
Iron	2.7mg	15%
Calcium	16mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	240.85 Kcal (1008 kJ)
Calories from fat	101.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.26g	13%
Cholesterol	66.1mg	17%
Sodium	290.44mg	9%
Potassium	241.95mg	4%
Total Carbs	19.5g	5%
Sugars	0.25g	1%
Dietary Fiber	1.76g	5%
Protein	16.47g	25%
Vitamin C	3.9mg	5%
Iron	3.5mg	15%
Calcium	21.3mg	2%

* 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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