Sliced polenta is layered with marinara sauce and pesto, and topped with mozzarella cheese and pine nuts for a beautiful (and quick!) vegetarian main dish.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
179 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Oil an 11x7x2 inch baking dish.
Step 2
Arrange a single layer of polenta in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread a thin layer of pesto over the polenta. Spoon half of the sauce over the polenta. Top with another layer of polenta and sauce.
Step 3
Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes. Turn on the broiler. Top polenta with cheese and pine nuts, and broil until cheese browns and nuts are toasted.
Ingredients
¼ cup pine nuts
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup pesto
1 (18 ounce) package polenta, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
