Italian Recipe - Polenta with Mushroom Marinara Sauce

Here is an Italian recipe that is fast, easy and delicious. Great for a snack, or just a quick meal, this Italian recipe is sure to catch the attention of everyone in your family.

Ingredients 

1 14oz can chicken broth 

1/2 cup cornmeal 

1/2 cup preshredded mozzarella cheese 

1 tbsp olive oil 

1 small yellow onion 

2 cup (6oz) presliced mushrooms 

1 tsp bottled minced garlic 

1 14-15oz jar prepared spaghetti sauce 

3tbsp dry red wine (optional) 

1/4 tsp dried hot red pepper flakes 

Grated Parmesan for garnish 

Italian Cooking

1. Whisk broth and cornmeal in a med. microwaveable bowl. 
   
2. Cover with wax paper and cook at high power for 5 min. 
   
3. Whisk until smooth Cover with wax paper and cook for another 3 min. 
   
4. Whisk again, and microwave for 3-4 min or until very thick. 
   
5. Whisk in mozzarella. Cover and let stand. 
   
6. While polenta is cooking, heat oil in a 10 in. skillet. 
   
7. Add mushrooms and garlic and cook for 3 min stirring occasionally 
   
8. Spread polenta over dishes and drape with sauce. 
   
9. Garnish with Parmesan.
   

When you are preparing this Italian recipe, use a wire whisk to prevent clumps.  Clumps will make it cook unevenly and of course taste different.

Serve this great Italian recipe with a salad, especially with a Caesar salad.  This recipe is even a bit healthy!