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Polenta With Chunky Tomato Sauce And Pecorino Romano Recipe


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Ingredients
  •  Cooking spray
  • 1 1/2 c uncooked instant cornmeal
  • 1/4 c thinly sliced shallots (about 1 large or 2 small shallots)
  • 3 tbsps thinly sliced fresh basil (about 12 leaves)
  • 1/4 c (1 oz) shaved pecorino Romano cheese
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 c water
  • 1 tsp extravirgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  •  Polenta:
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh marjoram or oregano
  •  Tomato sauce:
  • 1/2 c (2 oz) grated pecorino Romano cheese
  • 2 1/2 c sliced tomato (about 2 large)

Directions
  • Step #1 To prepare polenta, place cornmeal In a large-ish saucepan.
  • Step #2 Gradually add water & 1/2 tsp salt, stirring constantly with a whisk.
  • Step #3 Bring to a boil.
  • Step #4 Reduce heat to medium; cook 15 mins, stirring frequently.
  • Step #5 Remove from heat; stir in the grated cheese.
  • Step #6 Spoon polenta into a 13 x 9-inch pan coated with cooking spray, spreading evenly.
  • Step #7 Press plastic wrap onto surface of polenta; chill 2 hrs or until firm.
  • Step #8 To prepare sauce, mix tomato & next 6 ingredients (through pepper) in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Step #9 Prepare grill.
  • Step #10 Cut polenta into rounds using a 2 1/2-inch cookie cutter; coat both sides of rounds evenly with cooking spray.
  • Step #11 Grill polenta 5 mins on each side or until golden brown.
  • Step #12 Serve with tomato sauce, & sprinkle with shaved cheese.
  • Step #13 Serve as soon as possible.
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