Polenta with Meat Sauce Recipe

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Polenta with Meat Sauce
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  1. In a large deep frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderately high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up the meat with a fork until no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Tilt the pan and spoon off all but 2 tablespoons fat. Reduce the heat to moderate. Add the carrots, onion, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the wine and let simmer 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, broth, 4 tablespoons of the parsley, the bay leaf, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Uncover, add the pepper, and simmer 5 minutes longer. Remove the bay leaf. Stir in the cream and the remaining 2 tablespoons parsley.
  3. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring the water and the remaining 1 1/4 teaspoons salt to a boil. Add the cornmeal in a slow stream, whisking constantly. Whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until the polenta is thick, about 20 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan.
  4. Serve the polenta topped with the meat sauce. Pass additional Parmesan.
  5. Wine Recommendation: Homey food calls for a simple but flavorful red wine. For a touch of regional authenticity, select a Sangiovese di Romagna.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 981.67 Kcal (4110 kJ)
Calories from fat 640.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 71.15g 109%
Cholesterol 133.99mg 45%
Sodium 2463.78mg 103%
Potassium 1198.65mg 26%
Total Carbs 50.15g 17%
Sugars 8.83g 35%
Dietary Fiber 6.36g 25%
Protein 33.3g 67%
Vitamin C 25.4mg 42%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 3.5mg 20%
Calcium 195mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 134.09 Kcal (561 kJ)
Calories from fat 87.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.72g 109%
Cholesterol 18.3mg 45%
Sodium 336.54mg 103%
Potassium 163.73mg 26%
Total Carbs 6.85g 17%
Sugars 1.21g 35%
Dietary Fiber 0.87g 25%
Protein 4.55g 67%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 42%
Iron 0.5mg 20%
Calcium 26.6mg 19%

* 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

  • 24.8
    Points
  • 26
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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