Name: Baked Polenta with Fresh Tomatoes and Parmesan Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup polenta; 4 cups water; 1 tsp salt; 2 tomatoes, sliced; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Baked Polenta with Fresh Tomatoes and Parmesan Recipe

Jewell Canaday Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Baked Polenta with Fresh Tomatoes and Parmesan

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Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 40 minutes

Total: 50 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup polenta
4 cups water
1 tsp salt
2 tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Slowly pour in the polenta, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Add salt and continue stirring until the polenta thickens, about 5 minutes.
Remove the polenta from the heat and pour it into a greased baking dish. Smooth the surface with a spatula.
Arrange the tomato slices on top of the polenta. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the polenta is golden and the tomatoes are softened.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Calories : 280kcal
Total Fat : 5g
Saturated Fat : 2g
Cholesterol : 15mg
Sodium : 660mg
Total Carbohydrates : 48g
Dietary Fiber : 6g
Sugar : 3g
Protein : 11g

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