How to Make Baked Polenta with Fresh Tomatoes and Parmesan - A Step-by-Step Guide

Craving for a hearty and comforting dish that's also easy to prepare? Look no further than this delicious Baked Polenta with Fresh Tomatoes and Parmesan recipe! Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking to whip up a satisfying meal for your family, this recipe is sure to impress everyone with its rich flavors and creamy texture.

Polenta, made from coarsely ground yellow cornmeal, has been a staple in Italian cuisine for centuries. It's a versatile ingredient that can be ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups water
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup quick-cooking polenta
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter, chilled and cut into pieces
  • 2 tomatoes, sliced
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 fresh basil leaves, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
  • Place the water, milk, and butter in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the polenta and stir with a wooden spoon until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup Parmesan cheese and 2 chopped basil leaves; season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer the polenta to the prepared baking dish and arrange the remaining chilled pieces of butter over the top.
  • Bake the polenta in the preheated oven until bubbly and beginning to brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven.
  • Decoratively arrange the slices of tomato over the top of the polenta, spread the remaining basil leaves over the tomatoes, and sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
  • Return to the oven and bake until the tomatoes are warm and the Parmesan cheese is bubbly, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    428 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 57mg
    • Sodium: 1013mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 567mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 289mg