Vegetable Ragu with Creamy Mascarpone Polenta Recipe - (4.4/5)

Ingredients

• RAGU:
• 2 medium-sized zucchini, sliced about 1/4- thick
• 2 medium-sized yellow squash, sliced about 1/4- thick
• 1 carrot, sliced about 1/4- thick
• 1 red or yellow onion, sliced about 1/4-inch thick
• 1 garlic clove, finely minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes, low-salt preferred)
• 1 can tomato sauce (low-salt preferrred)
• 2 tablespoons tomato pasta
• 1/4 cup red wine (optional, but my preference)
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• Olive oil (for sauteeing the vegetables)
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• Note: Use whatever vegetables you prefer, as this recipe is very versatile
• POLENTA:
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup corn meal
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup mascarpone (you can substitute cream cheese, or leave it out completely)
• Chicken stock (optional)