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Creamy Polenta with Tomato-Corn Ragout Recipe

Creamy Polenta with Tomato-Corn Ragout Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 cups water
salt
1 1/2 cups coarse polenta (not instant )
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, plus more for serving
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (2 oz)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
freshly ground pepper
1 tbsp canola oil
1 cup finely chopped vidalia onion
2 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (from 4 ears )
2 tbsp finely chopped seeded jalapeno
1 1/2 lb tomatoes--cored, seeded and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup coarsely chopped basil
1/4 cup coarsely chopped mint
4 thyme sprigs, for garnish

Directions:

Bring the water to a boil in a medium nonstick saucepan. Add a pinch of salt, then slowly add the polenta in a steady, thin stream, stirring constantly, to avoid lumps. Cook over moderately low heat, stirring often, until tender and very thick, about 35 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in 1/2 cup of the mascarpone, the Parmesan and 1 tablespoon of the butter. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
Meanwhile, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in the oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add the onion and cook over moderately high heat until softened but not browned, about 4 minutes. Add the corn and jalapeño and cook until the corn is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and cook until just warmed through and some of the tomato juices have been released, about 5 minutes. Stir in the basil and mint.
Stir the polenta; add a little hot water if it is too thick and spoon into bowls. Top with the tomato-corn ragout, garnish with thyme sprigs and serve hot. Pass more of the mascarpone cheese at the table.
Wine Recommendation: A round, rich Merlot would complement the polenta perfectly and have enough edge to balance the sauce. Consider the 1995 Meerlust from South Africa or the 1996 Silverado from California.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	593.77 Kcal (2486 kJ)
Calories from fat	286.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	31.81g	49%
Cholesterol	64.42mg	21%
Sodium	455.19mg	19%
Potassium	817.86mg	17%
Total Carbs	63.29g	21%
Sugars	9.76g	39%
Dietary Fiber	8.6g	34%
Protein	14.85g	30%
Vitamin C	31.9mg	53%
Vitamin A	2.6mg	86%
Iron	88.9mg	494%
Calcium	317.7mg	32%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	62.38 Kcal (261 kJ)
Calories from fat	30.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.34g	49%
Cholesterol	6.77mg	21%
Sodium	47.82mg	19%
Potassium	85.92mg	17%
Total Carbs	6.65g	21%
Sugars	1.03g	39%
Dietary Fiber	0.9g	34%
Protein	1.56g	30%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	53%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	86%
Iron	9.3mg	494%
Calcium	33.4mg	32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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