Polenta with Mushroom Vegetable Topping

Tired of ordinary pasta?  Tonight, try this mouthwatering polenta topped with a wild mushroom-tomato sauce.  It makes a tasty alternative to pasta dinners.

At a glance

Prep

30 min.

Total

2 hr. 5 min.

Serves

8

Cook: 55 min.

Bake: 30 min.

Cool: 10 min.

Made With

  • Swanson® Beef Broth

    Swanson® Beef Broth

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What You'll Need

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 stalks celery, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 medium carrots, chopped (about 2/3 cup)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound mixed wild* and white mushrooms, chopped (about 8 cups)
2 medium tomatoes, chopped (about 2 cups)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves, crushed
1 3/4 cups Swanson® Beef Broth (Regular or 50% Less Sodium)
6 cups water
16 ounces uncooked instant polenta
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

How to Make It

  • 1

    Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots and black pepper and cook until the vegetables are tender.

  • 2

    Stir the mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic and thyme in the skillet and cook for 5 minutes. Stir the broth in the skillet and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 35 minutes or until the mixture is thickened.

  • 3

    Heat the oven to 350°F. 

  • 4

    Heat the water in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil. Stir in the polenta. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until the mixture is very thick. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese. Spread the polenta in a 3-quart shallow baking dish. Let cool for 10 minutes.

  • 5

    Spread the vegetable mixture over the polenta. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

  • 6

    Bake for 30 minutes or until the vegetable mixture is hot and the cheese is melted.

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Recipe Nutritional Information

Made With

Swanson® 50% Less Sodium Beef Broth Swanson® Beef Broth

Calories

287 287

Total Fat

6g 6g

Saturated Fat

2g 2g

Cholesterol

6mg 6mg

Sodium

215mg 310mg

Total Carbohydrate

51g 51g

Dietary Fiber

8g 8g

Protein

10g 9g

Vitamin A

44%DV 44%DV

Vitamin C

14%DV 14%DV

Calcium

10%DV 10%DV

Iron

6%DV 6%DV

Easy Substitutions

  • *Use shiitake, cremini or oyster mushrooms.
  • Tip: To make ahead: This dish can be prepared and completely assembled a day ahead. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake at 350°F. for 35 minutes or until the mixture is hot.
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