Polenta with traditional Bolognese ragù
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Ingredients:
- 300 g corn flour
- 1.5 l water
- a jar of traditional Bolognese Ragù Lina Sapori e Delizie
- Parmigiano Reggiano (optional)
- q.s. coarse salt
Preparation:
- put a pot with water and salt on the stove
- when the water boils, remove the pot from the heat
- add the corn flour gradually, stirring to prevent lumps from forming
- cover the pot and place it on the smallest burner of the hob at minimum heat
- cook for about 50 minutes - 1 hour
- distribute the still-hot polenta into plates
- add the traditional Bolognese Ragù Lina Sapori e Delizie
- finish, if you like, with a generous sprinkle of Parmigiano Reggiano.
Tips:
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there are different types of corn flour, choose the one you prefer. Keep in mind that
- bramata flour is coarsely ground, so choose it if you like a rustic polenta, which requires slightly longer cooking times
- fioretto flour is the finest and produces a soft polenta that cooks in about 40 minutes
- wholemeal flour, being unsifted, contains part of the bran, so you will get a rustic polenta
- taragna flour is a mixture of corn and buckwheat flour, from which you will get a darker polenta with a coarse grain and a strong flavour
- if you want a more fluid polenta, you can increase the amount of water used as desired
- polenta can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days without any problems. You can choose to reuse it by cutting it into slices of about 5 mm and grilling it over coals, if possible, or in a non-stick pan with a drizzle of oil until a nice crust forms on both sides, or by frying it in a pan with hot oil.
A simple, healthy, and low-calorie dish to eat for lunch or dinner, either as an appetizer, forming small single-portion polenta, or as a first course or main dish. The rich and flavourful traditional Bolognese ragù pairs perfectly with corn polenta, and I am sure it will satisfy not only the most refined palates but also those who, while attentive to a healthy and low-calorie diet, desire tasty dishes. Finally, it is important not to forget that polenta, being gluten-free, can also be consumed by those suffering from celiac disease.
Enjoy your meal!