Polenta with Bolognese Sauce |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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These polenta triangles offer a tasty change of pace from the traditional pasta and sauce dish. You can make extra sauce to freeze and have on hand for busy nights. Ingredients:
cooking spray |
1 cup finely chopped onion |
1/4 cup finely chopped carrot |
3/4 pound ground round |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
1/3 cup dry red wine |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained |
1 1/2 cups 1% reduced-fat milk |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth |
1 cup dry polenta |
1/2 cup (2 ounces) finely grated fresh romano or parmesan cheese, divided |
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil |
Directions:
1. To prepare sauce, heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, beef, and garlic; cook 6 minutes or until beef is browned, stirring to crumble. Add wine; cook 1 minute. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, fennel, pepper, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 40 minutes.
2. To prepare polenta, combine milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and broth in a medium saucepan. Gradually add polenta, stirring constantly with a whisk; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook 3 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Stir in 6 tablespoons cheese.
3. Spoon polenta into an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray, spreading evenly. Let stand 10 minutes or until firm. Loosen edges of polenta with a knife. Invert polenta onto a cutting board; cut into 4 squares. Cut each square diagonally into 2 triangles. Place 1 triangle on each of 8 plates; top each serving with 1/2 cup sauce, 3/4 teaspoon cheese, and 1 1/2 teaspoons basil.
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