Grandma Mary's Polenta Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 c. water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 c. yellow corn meal
- 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 c. tomato sauce (or possibly left over spaghetti sauce)
- 4 tbsp. butter
Directions
- In large sauce pan bring water and salt to boil. Slowly stir in cornmeal and keep stirring till meal thickens. Cover, and reduce heat; simmer for about 20 min, stirring occasionally. Stir 1/2 of cooked cornmeal into greased baking dish. Spread half of cheese and 1 c. of sauce over meal. Dot with 2 Tbsp. butter. Spread remaining meal, cheese, sauce and butter over first layer. Bake at 375 degrees for about 15 min. Serves 4.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 427g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 332 | |
| Calories from Fat 140 | 42% |
| Total Fat 16.03g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 9.57g | 38% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium 1508mg | 63% |
| Potassium 485mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 38.57g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.4g | 11% |
| Sugars 5.99g | 4% |
| Protein 9.43g | 15% |
