Polenta Lasagne (Michael Chiarello) Recipe

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Polenta Lasagne (Michael Chiarello)
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Directions:

  1. To assemble:
  2. Polenta
  3. Spinach/sausage mixture
  4. Ricotta mixture
  5. For the spinach/sausage slices:
  6. Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the garlic and saute until lightly browned. Add half the spinach into the skillet. As soon as it wilts, add the remaining spinach. Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat. Add the sausage slices to marry the flavors together. Remove from heat.
  7. For the ricotta mixture:
  8. In a small bowl combine the ricotta, egg yolks, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  9. For the polenta:
  10. In a large saucepan, bring the water and salt to a boil. Gradually whisk in the polenta and cook over low heat for about 20 to 30 minutes, stirring often, until the grains are soft. Stir in the Parmesan and olive oil.
  11. To assemble:
  12. Set aside 4 tablespoons of the marinara sauce for the top of the lasagna. In large casserole dish, layer: 6 cups of polenta, 1/2 the spinach / sausage slices, 1/2 the peppers, 1/2 the marinara sauce, 1/2 the Parmesan, and 1/2 the mozzarella slices.
  13. Repeat. Top with the remaining polenta (it may not cover the top completely). Distribute the ricotta mixture over the top in small dollops. Drizzle the reserved marinara sauce on top. At this point the finished lasagna can be wrapped and refrigerated for up to a day.
  14. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  15. Place the pan on a cookie sheet (in case it bubbles over). Bake about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until it is bubbling and hot throughout. Remove from the oven and allow it to rest for several minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 545.2 Kcal (2283 kJ)
Calories from fat 350.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39g 60%
Cholesterol 156.14mg 52%
Sodium 2154.16mg 90%
Potassium 549.36mg 12%
Total Carbs 8.29g 3%
Sugars 4.02g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 8%
Protein 37.8g 76%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 8%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Calcium 571.9mg 57%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 118.71 Kcal (497 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.49g 60%
Cholesterol 34mg 52%
Sodium 469.06mg 90%
Potassium 119.62mg 12%
Total Carbs 1.81g 3%
Sugars 0.87g 16%
Dietary Fiber 0.41g 8%
Protein 8.23g 76%
Vitamin C 1mg 8%
Iron 0.7mg 18%
Calcium 124.5mg 57%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.8
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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