Pan-Seared Polenta with Spicy Tomato-Basil Sauce

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons (or more) olive oil, divided
• 8 cups water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• Fresh basil sprigs
• Spicy Tomato-Basil Sauce
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups polenta (coarse cornmeal)*

Preheat oven to 350°F. Place 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish on rimmed baking sheet. Combine 8 cups water, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and 2 teaspoons salt in dish. Gradually mix in polenta. Place baking sheet with polenta in oven. Bake polenta 1 hour. Add pepper and stir to blend. Bake 20 minutes. S...

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