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Skillet Polenta in Creamy Tomato Sauce
Ingredients
- 128-oz. can whole peeled tomatoes
- 3 tbspolive oil
divided
- 1yellow onion
finely chopped, about 1½ cups
- 1 tspdried oregano
- 1 tspkosher salt
divided
- 115.5-oz. can navy beans or great northern beans
drained and rinsed
- 118-oz. tube plain polenta
cut into ½-in.-thick slices
- finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley and flaky sea salt
for serving
Directions
- 1
Crush tomatoes: Place tomatoes with their juices in a large bowl and crush with your hands.
- 2
Cook onions in oregano: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large broiler-safe skillet over medium-high. Add onion; cook, stirring often, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Add oregano and ½ teaspoon kosher salt; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 3
Add tomatoes and simmer: Add crushed tomatoes; simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
- 4
Add beans and simmer: Add beans, 1 cup water, and remaining ½ teaspoon kosher salt to skillet. Simmer, stirring and mashing about half of beans, until sauce thickens slightly, 6 to 8 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat broiler with oven rack 6 inches from heat.
- 5
Top sauce with polenta and bake: Nestle polenta slices into sauce, overlapping slightly. Brush polenta with 1 tablespoon oil. Transfer skillet to oven; broil until bubbling and browned in spots, 4 to 6 minutes.
- 6
Finish with garnishes: Top with finely chopped parsley and flaky sea salt. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
Skillet Polenta in Creamy Tomato Sauce
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About this Recipe
Looking for a comforting, easy dinner that comes together with minimal fuss? This Skillet Polenta in Creamy Tomato Sauce delivers a deeply satisfying, one-pan vegetarian meal that relies on your pantry staples. It’s the perfect answer for a busy weeknight when you crave something hearty and homemade without the extra effort. What makes this dish a weeknight hero is its clever use of simple ingredients to create complex flavors. You get tender polenta nestled in a rich, creamy tomato sauce, all prepared in a single skillet, making cleanup a breeze. The combination of savory dried oregano and sweet, crushed whole peeled tomatoes builds a robust base that truly sings. Prepare for a wonderfully hearty and flavorful experience. Each spoonful offers soft, melt-in-your-mouth polenta, enveloped by a vibrant, savory tomato sauce that's been enriched to a creamy consistency. The addition of tender navy or great northern beans provides a satisfying texture and plant-based protein, making this a truly complete vegetarian dinner for four. It’s a remarkably easy dish to prepare, perfect for any night you need a delicious meal on the table in about 35 minutes. While delicious as is, this Skillet Polenta in Creamy Tomato Sauce is also wonderfully adaptable. You can easily swap out the navy beans for great northern beans depending on what you have on hand, as both are mentioned as suitable options. For a fresh twist, consider adding a pinch of dried basil alongside the oregano, or experimenting with other dried herbs that complement tomato. Finish with a generous sprinkle of fresh flat-leaf parsley and flaky sea salt to brighten every bite. This comforting polenta dish is ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner, perfect for warming you from the inside out. Serve it straight from the skillet, garnished with fresh flat-leaf parsley and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for an inviting presentation.