Recipes Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes Polenta Recipes Baked Polenta Marinara Be the first to rate & review! 1 Photo This baked polenta marinara—a layer of polenta baked topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and prosciutto—makes a unique and delicious side dish. By LaDonna Langwell LaDonna Langwell Recent empty nester with a passion for all things food- especially Italian cuisine. Wine enthusiast and loving wife to my husband of over 20 years. If I am not in the kitchen, look for me at our local wineries volunteering as a pourer. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on November 7, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins Stand Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings 3 1/2 cups chicken broth 3/4 cup yellow or white polenta 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons butter 8 ounces marinara sauce 2 slices prosciutto, shredded Directions Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking dish; set aside. Bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan, and whisk in polenta and salt. Immediately reduce temperature to medium, and cook polenta, stirring continuously, until most of the liquid is absorbed and polenta is thick, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup mozzarella, and butter into polenta. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven until polenta is fairly firm, about 40 minutes. It will firm a bit more on standing. Remove polenta from the oven; let stand for 5 minutes. Spread marinara over the top, then sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella. Sprinkle top with shredded prosciutto. Bake polenta until cheese is bubbling and golden brown, about 15 minutes more. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 132 Calories 8g Fat 7g Carbs 8g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 132 % Daily Value * Total Fat 8g 10% Saturated Fat 4g 21% Cholesterol 28mg 9% Sodium 1315mg 57% Total Carbohydrate 7g 3% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 3g Protein 8g 16% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Calcium 136mg 10% Iron 1mg 4% Potassium 221mg 5% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.