Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of baked polenta, a delightful Italian dish that combines creamy cornmeal with rich marinara sauce and gooey cheese. This easy-to-make recipe features layers of thick, golden-baked polenta topped with fresh basil and melted mozzarella, making it perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups dried polenta
- 7 cups vegetable broth
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 6 ounces smoked gouda cheese
- 2 large fresh mozzarella balls
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large saucepot, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Whisk in polenta and salt, then simmer for 15 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in pesto and smoked gouda until well combined. Pour into the baking dish and smooth out.
- Bake uncovered for 25 minutes. If not set, bake an additional 10 minutes.
- Top with marinara sauce, basil leaves, and mozzarella slices; bake again for 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg