POLENTA w/MASCARPONE & PARMESAN

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Ingredients

  • 6 SERVINGS
  • Olive oil for greasing dish
  • 1 (16- to 18-ounce) ready-made plain polenta roll
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone
  • 1 1/2 oz finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Preparation

Step 1

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450F.

Oil a 13- by 9-inch or other 2- to 3-quart shallow baking dish.

Pat polenta roll dry, then cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices and arrange in baking dish, overlapping slices slightly to cover bottom completely.

Stir mascarpone in a small bowl to loosen, then spread over polenta, holding slices down with your hand. Sprinkle Parmigiano-Reggiano evenly over top.

Bake until bubbling and golden, 15 to 18 minutes.

Let stand 5 minutes to firm up, then season with pepper.