Grandma Penna's Polenta And Sauce Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 c. Cedar Creek stone grnd cornmeal
- 4 c. water
- 4 cans tomato paste
- 12 fresh leaves or possibly 1/2 tbsp. dry basil
- 3 lbs. chicken, cut up
- Butter for browning
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon oregano
Directions
- Brown chicken in butter. The chicken juice and butter are both necessary for the flavor. Add in tomato paste and spices. Let simmer at least 1 hour or possibly till chicken falls off bones. Bring the 4 c. water to a boil. Add in cornmeal and lower heat and cook till thick and pulls away from side of pan. Serve the Polenta (mush) with sauce on top and salad on the side. It's a traditional Italian dish and the sauce can be frzn and is always better the next day.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 222g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 280 | |
| Calories from Fat 174 | 62% |
| Total Fat 19.52g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 8.22g | 33% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium 559mg | 23% |
| Potassium 723mg | 21% |
| Total Carbs 10.73g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.3g | 8% |
| Sugars 6.91g | 5% |
| Protein 16.87g | 27% |
