This delicious Polenta with Meat Sauce is perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings with friends. Indulge in the rich flavors of the meat sauce paired with creamy polenta, creating a delightful and heartwarming dish that will impress everyone at your table.
Polenta with Meat Sauce recipe
Description
This delicious Polenta with Meat Sauce is perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings with friends. Indulge in the rich flavors of the meat sauce paired with creamy polenta, creating a delightful and heartwarming dish that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients for Polenta with Meat Sauce
For the Polenta
For the Meat Sauce
Instructions
Preparation
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Cooking the Polenta
Sauté the garlic in oil. Add 4 cups of water and salt. When the water is boiling, pour in the cornmeal dissolved in a little water. Stir until it thickens and becomes smooth. Cover for about 15 minutes.
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Making the Sauce
Fry the bacon and set aside. In the same pan, sauté the ground beef. In another pan, sauté the diced pork with half of the garlic. Combine all the meats and bacon, then add the tomato and onion. Pour in the can of tomato sauce and add water until reaching the desired consistency. Cook well until thickened.
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Serving
To serve, place the sauce in a bowl, followed by the mozzarella, and then the polenta. Top with parsley.
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 4651kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 284.7g438%
- Saturated Fat 114.2g571%
- Trans Fat 6.0g
- Cholesterol 954mg318%
- Sodium 5499.2mg230%
- Potassium 5572.1mg160%
- Total Carbohydrate 257.4g86%
- Dietary Fiber 22.8g92%
- Sugars 37.5g
- Protein 257.9g516%
- Vitamin A 617.85 IU
- Vitamin C 61.31 mg
- Calcium 1457.48 mg
- Iron 31.48 mg
- Vitamin D 10.40 IU
- Vitamin E 10.42 IU
- Vitamin K 36.85 mcg
- Thiamin 5.92 mg
- Riboflavin 4.18 mg
- Niacin 63.69 mg
- Vitamin B6 4.90 mg
- Folate 1017.55 mcg
- Vitamin B12 16.36 mcg
- Phosphorus 3194.30 mg
- Magnesium 430.94 mg
- Zinc 44.13 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Feel free to adjust the seasoning to your taste and try adding other vegetables for extra flavor!
User Reviews
Very hearty and filling, great recipe!
Wasn’t as thick as I expected, but still tasty.
I loved the flavors! Perfect for a chilly night.
This dish was amazing! I’ll definitely make it again.