Name: Bolognese pie with polenta crust
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 5 cup basic bolognese sauce (see recipe below); 2 cup milk; 2 cup water; 1 cup instant polenta; 1/2 cup grated cheddar; 100 gram mild blue cheese; 1/2 bunch chives, chopped, to serve

Bolognese pie with polenta crust

This delicious recipe for bolognese pie with polenta crust sees two Italian favourites come together flawlessly! This comforting dish is ready in just 30 minutes

Serves 6

Prep

10M

Cook

20M

Total

30M

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See our easy recipe for basic bolognese sauce.

Ingredients

5 cup basic bolognese sauce (see recipe below)

2 cup milk

2 cup water

1 cup instant polenta

1/2 cup grated cheddar

100 gram mild blue cheese

1/2 bunch chives, chopped, to serve

Method

1.Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly grease a 2-litre oval casserole dish. Spoon bolognese into dish.

2.In a medium saucepan, bring combined milk and water to a simmer. Gradually pour in polenta, whisking constantly to prevent any lumps forming. Cook for 4-5 minutes, whisking until very thick. Stir in cheddar and remove from heat. Season.

3.Spread polenta over bolognese in dish, then crumble over blue cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes until polenta starts to turn golden brown. Sprinkle with chives to serve.

For a vege hit, add 1 cup thawed frozen peas and corn or 1 small head broccoli cut into small florets.

Note

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