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Italian Beef and Polenta Casserole

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  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Servings 6
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This Italian inspired layered casserole recipe of ground beef and polenta goes over big on a Thanksgiving dinner table.
Updated Feb 18, 2014
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Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1 roll (18 oz) refrigerated basil and garlic polenta
  • Olive oil cooking spray
  • 1 lb ground beef sirloin
  • 1 jar (24 oz) fire-roasted tomato-garlic pasta sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Italian cheese blend (4 oz)

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • 2
    Cut zucchini in half lengthwise; cut diagonally crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. Set aside. Cut polenta crosswise into 8 slices; coat both sides of each slice with cooking spray.
  • 3
    Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add polenta slices; cook 6 minutes, turning once, until lightly browned. Arrange polenta slices in baking dish.
  • 4
    In same skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked. Drain, if necessary. Set beef aside. Add zucchini to skillet; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add beef, pasta sauce and pepper; cook 1 to 2 minutes until thoroughly heated. Spoon beef mixture over polenta; sprinkle with cheese.
  • 5
    Bake uncovered 18 to 20 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition

260 Calories, 7g Total Fat, 24g Protein, 26g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
260
Total Fat
7g
0%
Saturated Fat
3 1/2g
0%
Sodium
780mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
26g
0%
Dietary Fiber
3g
0%
Protein
24g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 2 Vegetable; 2 Very Lean Meat; 1 Lean Meat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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