Name: Polenta Marinara
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 17 cans of canellini beans; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped; 10 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 30 cans of high-quality crushed tomatoes with juices; ¼ tsp salt; 4 cups vegetable stock, low sodium; 2 cups water; ½ tsp salt; 2 cups dry polenta; 2 tbsp olive oil; ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Yields8 Servings

Ingredients

17 cans of canellini beans

For the sauce:

3 tbsp olive oil

1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped

10 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

30 cans of high-quality crushed tomatoes with juices

¼ tsp salt

For the polenta:

4 cups vegetable stock, low sodium

2 cups water

½ tsp salt

2 cups dry polenta

2 tbsp olive oil

½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Method

Make the sauce.

Finely chop onion; slice garlic; drain and rinse beans.

Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. When it shimmers, add onion and ¼ teaspoon salt. Cook until onion is softened and just beginning to brown, about 5 to 7 minutes.

Add garlic and cook until golden, about 2 minutes more.

Add tomatoes, their juices, and beans and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and bring mixture to a simmer. Cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 20 minutes.

Make polenta:

Grate ½ cup parmesan cheese using a box grater.

Bring 4 cups stock, 2 cups water and ½ teaspoon salt to boil in heavy large saucepan.

Gradually whisk in 2 cups polenta; whisk constantly until mixture is smooth and begins to thicken.

Reduce heat to low and cook until tender and thickened but still creamy, stirring often, about 5-10 minutes more.

Turn off heat and stir in 2 tablespoons olive oil and ½ cup Parmesan cheese.

Spoon ¾ cup polenta into a bowl and top with 1 cup of sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 3/4 cups polenta, 1 cup sauce

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 397

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.5g21%
Saturated Fat 2.9g15%
Trans Fat .1g
Cholesterol 5.5mg2%
Sodium 936.2mg40%
Potassium 1080mg31%
Total Carbohydrate 58.4g20%
Dietary Fiber 11.2g45%
Sugars 10g
Protein 16.1g33%

Calcium 20%
Iron 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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