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Polenta Squares With Mushroom Ragu

Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)54.2507
Energy (kCal)618.2225
Carbohydrates (g)21.0981
Total fats (g)36.407
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. Bring the water, 1 Tbs butter and 1/2 tsp salt to a boil in a heavy medium saucepan. | 2. Gradually whisk in the polenta. | 3. Reduce heat to medium low. | 4. Stir constantly until the polenta thickens, about 5 minute. | 5. Pour the polenta into a greased 9x9-inch baking pan, spreading so that it is 1/3-inch thick. | 6. Cover and let stand at room temperature until set, about 15 minute. | 7. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a heavy large frying pan over medium-high heat. | 8. Add the mushrooms and onion. | 9. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp of salt and 1/4 tsp pepper and saute until the juices evaporate, about 8 minute. | 10. Add the garlic and saute until the mushrooms are golden brown, about 2 min longer. | 11. Decrease the heat to medium-low and add the Marsala. | 12. Cover and simmer until the Marsala has reduced by about half, about 5 minute. | 13. Stir the flour and remaining 2 Tbs of butter in a small bowl to form a paste, then stir the paste into the mushroom mixture. | 14. Cover and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minute. | 15. Remove from the heat. | 16. Stir in the parsley. | 17. Season the ragu to taste, with more salt and pepper is necessary. | 18. Cut the polenta into 36 bite sized squares. | 19. Arrange the polenta squares on a platter and spoon the warm ragu over the top. | 20. Serve immediately. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    water 2 cups boiling 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
    butter 3 tablespoons 256.5 11.7855 8.0145 21.6
    salt 1 teaspoon - - - -
    salt - - - -
    cooking polenta 1/2 cup 201.7333 0.0 44.88 1.1333
    olive oil 1 tablespoon 119.34 0.0 0.0 13.5
    cremini mushroom 8 ounces chopped 201.7333 0.0 44.88 1.1333
    onion 1/2 cup chopped 32.0 7.472 0.88 0.08
    black pepper 1/4 teaspoon 1.4432 0.3677 0.0597 0.0187
    black pepper 1.4432 0.3677 0.0597 0.0187
    garlic clove 1 minced 4.47 0.9918 0.1908 0.015
    marsala wine 3/4 cup 201.7333 0.0 44.88 1.1333
    purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon 201.7333 0.0 44.88 1.1333
    parsley 2 tablespoons chopped 2.736 0.4811 0.2257 0.06

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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