Creamy Polenta with Marinara
Creamy Polenta with Marinara features velvety, Parmesan-enriched cornmeal topped with a bright, garlicky tomato sauce for a comforting balance of richness and tang. It’s a cozy, Italian-inspired side that pairs well with roasted meats or sautéed vegetables and tastes even better the next day. Serve it for an easy weeknight Dinner or a relaxed weekend gathering.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
- 2
Bring the milk and chicken stock to a rolling boil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Slowly whisk in the cornmeal, ensuring no lumps form. Lower the heat to low and simmer, stirring constantly, until thick, about 5 minutes. Take off the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese.
- 3
Pour the polenta into the prepared baking dish and spread the spaghetti sauce over the top.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbling, about 10 minutes.
- Calories 233.49 kcal Moderate
- Protein 12.46 g Good Source
- Carbs 33.33 g Moderate
- Total Fat 6.19 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.14 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 18.67 mg Moderate
- Sodium 768.29 mg High
- Fiber 2.34 g Low Source
- Sugar 8.13 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 303.62 mg Good Source
- Iron 1.54 mg Low Source
- Potassium 462.07 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 77.4 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.65 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.88 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Creamy Polenta with Marinara is an Italian side dish recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Stock, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Milk, and Pasta Sauce. Each serving provides about 233.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Polenta with Marinara?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Creamy Polenta with Marinara made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Stock, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Milk, Pasta Sauce, Yellow Cornmeal. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Polenta with Marinara?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 233.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Polenta with Marinara easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 4 steps.
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