Polenta Bolognese

Ingredients:Polenta Bolognese is a hearty Italian dish that combines creamy polenta with a rich and flavorful Bolognese sauce. Bolognese is a slow-cooked meat sauce, made using our favorite sous chef… La Bella Romana Passata. The instant polenta is a comforting and satisfying meal pairs with the delicious Bolognese that's perfect for a weeknight dinner
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2 cans (15 ounces each) whole kernel sweet corn, drained
16 oz sour cream
8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
2-3 tbs mayonnaise
8oz Hot or Mild La Bella Romana Giardiniera Relish
For the polenta:   1 box of Colavita instant polenta
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup parsley
Salt, italian seasoning, and black pepper to taste
 For the Bolognese:   1 jar LBR Passata   
1 tablespoon olive oil  
1 pound ground beef  
1 medium onion, finely diced
2 carrots, finely diced
2 celery stalks, finely diced  
3 garlic cloves, minced  
½ teaspoon salt  
Pepper
1 cup Caputo chardonnay   
¼ teaspoon nutmeg  
‍Garnish:   grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

Make the Bolognese:  In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally,  until softened (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
Add ground beef, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned.
Pour in white wine and simmer for 3 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Add the passata. Add water to about half of the jar and shake. Pour into the pot to be sure to get all the passata into the pan. Season with nutmeg and bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes-1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
Stir in Parmesan cheese and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper to taste.
‍Make the polenta:While the Bolognese simmers, prepare according to directions on the box
Add parsley, salt, pepper, and Italian seasonings into polenta while whisking
Smooth polenta into a pan evenly and flatten
Serve polenta on plates and top with Bolognese sauce.
Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, if desired.
‍Tips: For a richer polenta, you can substitute chicken broth with half broth and half milk or cream.
If you don't have white wine, you can use red wine or beef broth instead
Leftover Bolognese sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Feel free to add other vegetables to the Bolognese sauce, such as mushrooms, peppers, or zucchini.
You can add some heavy cream into Bolognese for a thicker sauce
Try frying the polenta in a skillet for fried polenta Enjoy your delicious polenta Bolognese
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