I actually discovered this idea by chance. I love Polenta,that soft yellow,comforting consistency and I adore this tomato sauce. So when making this the one night for a weekend supper,I thought why not turn my polenta base into a sort of pizza base. So on top of the tomato,I added cheese,some fresh tomato slices,some nice herbs and spices and when it came out the oven I added slices of soft avocado on it. Delicious,so now I can add any topping I like and I have a gluten free pizza,without the huge hassle of making dough!
Polenta and Tomato Sauce
1Litre (4 cups)(8) water
1 or 2 cups polenta
Tomato Sauce:
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 medium red capsicum ( pimento pepper),chopped
1 medium red onion,chopped
1 clove garlic,crushed
1 tsp dried oregano (basil and oregano grinder)
425 gr can tomatoes
2 Tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup (60ml) water.
1.Lightly oil baking pan
2.Bring water to boil in large pan. Gradually stir in polenta;cook,covered over very low heat,stirring occasionally,30 mins or until polenta is thick.
3.Pour Polenta into prepared pan,cover,refrigerate 3 hours or until set.
4.Cut into strips and grill/bake about until lightly browned.
Tomato sauce:
1.Heat oil in a large pan. Cook capsicum,onion,garlic ad oregano,stirring over medium heat,+- 2 mins or until onion is soft.
2.Add undrained crushed tomatoes,paste and water;cook over medium heat about 20 mins or until vegetables are soft.
3.Blend or process the mixture til smooth. (It makes such a beautiful colour to blend it,I highly recommend it!)
Pour sauce over polenta pieces.
