Soft Polenta with Meat Sauce
A traditional Italian dish featuring creamy polenta topped with a savory meat and mushroom sauce.
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- •Sausage
- •Ribs
- •Stew pork
- •Beef
- •Pancetta
- •SagePart of herb bouquet
- •RosemaryPart of herb bouquet
- •Bay leafPart of herb bouquet
- •ParsleyPart of herb bouquet
- •CarrotPart of herb bouquet
- •1 OnionWhole
- •CeleryPart of herb bouquet
- •Tomato puree
- •Tomato paste
- •2 cloves GarlicWhole
- •Fresh red chili pepper
- •1 cup Red wine
- •Sauteed mushrooms
- •Olive oilFor sautéing
- •1 teaspoon SaltTo taste
- •8 cups WaterFor polenta
- •2 cups Polenta
- •2 tablespoons Pecorino Romano cheeseOr Parmigiano
- 1
Saute whole cloves of garlic in olive oil, then add sausage, ribs, stew pork, beef, and pancetta.
5 min
- 2
Add salt and red wine. Prepare a bouquet of carrot, celery, and fresh herbs wrapped in twine. Add to the pot.
10 min
- 3
Cover and cook the meat on low heat for about 50 minutes, adding water as needed.
50 min
- 4
Add tomato paste, tomato puree, and whole onion. Add salt to taste. Cover and cook for 40 minutes.
40 min
- 5
Add sauteed mushrooms to the sauce.
5 min
- 6
For polenta, add water and olive oil to a pot and bring to a simmering boil. Remove from heat and slowly add polenta while whisking.
10 min
- 7
Return pot to stove and cook polenta over low heat for 50 minutes, stirring occasionally.
50 min
- 8
After 40 minutes, add three tablespoons of sauce and pecorino cheese to the polenta. Mix well and cook for 10 more minutes.
10 min
- 9
Serve polenta with a layer of sauce and a sprinkle of cheese.
5 min
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