Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with our scrumptious recipe for Polenta with Wild Mushroom Sauce, a delightful dish that effortlessly combines the rustic charm of golden cornmeal polenta with the earthy richness of a savory wild mushroom sauce. 🌿🍄✨
Polenta with Wild Mushroom Sauce Recipe
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: 232.8
Aggregated Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (2 reviews)
Ingredients:
- 1 1/3 cups yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 1 rosemary sprig
- 6 1/2 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for a hint of spice)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions:
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Prepare Polenta:
- In a saucepan, combine yellow cornmeal and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Gradually add water, stirring constantly with a whisk to avoid lumps.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and cook for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Spoon the polenta into an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray.
- Press plastic wrap onto the surface and chill for 2 hours until firm.
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Make Wild Mushroom Sauce:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic, thyme sprigs, and a rosemary sprig, cooking for 3 minutes until the garlic begins to brown.
- Stir in sliced shiitake mushrooms, diced tomatoes, dry white wine, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Discard thyme and rosemary from the sauce.
- Add chopped parsley and cook uncovered for an additional 5 minutes.
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Finish and Serve:
- Sauté the chilled polenta in a frying pan coated with cooking spray until golden. Alternatively, you can spray with cooking spray and bake in a hot oven until golden and crisp on the outside.
- Serve the golden polenta alongside the flavorful wild mushroom sauce.
This Polenta with Wild Mushroom Sauce is a symphony of flavors and textures, with the creamy polenta providing a perfect base for the robust mushroom sauce. The aromatic blend of garlic, thyme, and rosemary infuses the dish with irresistible fragrance, while the shiitake mushrooms and diced tomatoes create a hearty and satisfying sauce. The optional touch of red pepper flakes adds a subtle kick for those who enjoy a bit of spice.
With a mere 232.8 calories per serving, this recipe not only tantalizes your taste buds but also keeps your nutritional goals in check. The 5-star rating from our community attests to the recipe’s success, and with only 2 reviews, there’s plenty of room for you to share your own culinary experience.
Prepare to impress your guests or treat yourself to a gourmet meal that’s surprisingly simple to make. Whether you’re a seasoned home chef or a kitchen novice, our Polenta with Wild Mushroom Sauce is a delightful addition to your repertoire, blending ease of preparation with an explosion of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds. 🍽️✨
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 232.8
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3g
- Cholesterol: 3.3mg
- Sodium: 532.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3.7g
- Sugar: 3.7g
- Protein: 5.4g
