Polenta Lasagna
Hearty Italian comfort food with layers of creamy polenta and ragu
Ingredients
Instructions
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Prepare the polentaIn a large pot, bring water or broth to a boil. Slowly whisk in polenta and salt. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently for about 30 minutes until thick and creamy. Spread half of the polenta into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and set aside.
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Make the meat sauceHeat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add ground beef and Italian sausage, breaking up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
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Finish the sauceStir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and cook uncovered for 20-25 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in chopped basil.
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Layer the lasagnaSpread half of the meat sauce over the polenta base. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmesan and 1 cup mozzarella. Pour remaining polenta over the cheese layer and spread evenly. Top with remaining meat sauce.
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Add final cheese layerSprinkle the top with remaining Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. The cheese should completely cover the top layer of sauce.
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Bake the lasagnaPreheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until bubbling and the cheese is golden brown. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information
520
Calories
per serving
32
Protein
g per serving
42
Carbohydrates
g per serving
25
Total Fat
g per serving
10
Saturated Fat
g per serving
4
Fiber
g per serving
6
Sugar
g per serving
890
Sodium
mg per serving
15
Vitamin C
% daily value
20
Iron
% daily value
Polenta Lasagna is Also Known As
Lasagna di Polenta, Polenta Pasticciata, Italian Polenta Bake or Layered Polenta Casserole
