Crostini di polenta alla pizzaiola (polenta &
8 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | tablespoons | Olive oil |
| 2 | eaches | Garlic cloves |
| 6 | eaches | Ripe tomatoes, seeded, finely chopped & drained |
| Salt & pepper | ||
| 1½ | tablespoon | Parsley |
| Polenta, prepared as above | ||
| Olive oil | ||
Directions
Warm the olive oil in a medium sized skillet over low heat & saute the garlic gently, just until it begins to take on colour. Add the tomatoes, salt & pepper & cook uncovered for 10 minutes, or until the tomatoes lose their juices. Stir in the parsley. Preheat the broiler. Cut the cooked polenta into 2" squares & brush them with a light wash of oil. Broil until they are firm & lightly crisp with a bit of a crust on the first side. Turn the squares over & spread with the tomato mixture. Broil for 5 to 7 minutes & serve immediately.