Originally Posted by
TMOliver
You may be missing one of the more appealing approaches to "leftover" polenta. Pack it in a greased loaf pan. Chill well, and it will turn out as a loaf. Slice and saute in a little olive oil, then top with a Ragu or Italian sauce of your choice.
Originally Posted by
dchristiva
Thanks for the tip. Maybe it's one of those things that tastes better than it sounds.
This is also fantastic with a little sauce made out of sauteed mushrooms/herbs - rosemary is great, but anything you have on hand will do. Saute mushrooms in butter with shallots if you have some, when about done add herbs and some white wine (or stock) and reduce.