Meat Sauce with Creamy Polenta | Glen And Friends Cooking

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This is a super quick hearty weeknight meal. The super quick ragu bolognese meat sauce served over creamy soft polenta... everyone will think you spent hours in the kitchen.

Ingredients:
Sauce:
2 Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 lb (500g) ground beef
1 large carrot, finely chopped
2 Tbsp (30 mL) tomato paste
1 - 28oz. (796 mL) can crushed tomatoes
1 - 19 oz (540 mL) can white canellini beans
1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme
1 tsp (5 mL) dried sage
1 Tbsp (30 mL) dried oregano
Hot papper flakes to taste
¼ cup (60 mL) sweet vermouth (or red wine)
1 cup (250 mL) beef broth
Salt & pepper

Polenta
4 cups (1L) milk
3/4 cup (175 mL) instant polenta
2 Tbsp (30 mL) butter
1/3 cup (75 mL) grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup (60 mL) basil leaves, to serve

Method:
Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft.
Add the ground beef and continue cooking, (stirring with a wooden spoon to break it up), until browned.
Add carrot and cook for 5 minutes.
Stir in the tomato paste, add the vermouth, and cook for a few minutes.
A dd the crushed tomatoes, beans and spices; Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, uncovered, for 20 to 30 minutes or until sauce thickens.
Season with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, bring milk to the boil in a saucepan over high heat.
Slowly add the polenta, stirring constantly until combined.
Reduce heat to low and cook while stirring, for 4 to 5 minutes or until thick.
Remove from heat, and stir in grated parmesan and butter.
Serve the meat sauce over the polenta, sprinkle with basil leaves and extra cheese if desired.


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