Easy Polenta with Tomato Sauce

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My entire family loves this quick and easy recipe for polenta with tomato sauce. Leftovers taste great the next day and the following day too! Top with additional Parmesan cheese if you like.

Submitted by Jacquita
Updated on October 6, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 cups milk

  • 2 cups chicken stock

  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal

  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese

  • 2 cups spaghetti sauce

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.

  2. Bring milk and chicken stock to a rolling boil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in cornmeal, making sure there are no lumps. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring constantly, until thick, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in Parmesan cheese.

  3. Pour polenta into the prepared baking dish and spread spaghetti sauce over top.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbling, about 10 minutes.

Tips

Use your favorite spaghetti sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

270 Calories
9g Fat
34g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 270
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 632mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 299mg 23%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 441mg 9%

* 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.