Fried Polenta

Directions

1. 1
   Coat an 11 X 7-inch baking dish with 1 teaspoon of oil.
2. 2
   Transfer the hot polenta to the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly to 3/4 inch thick.
3. 3
   Cover and refrigerate until cold and firm, about 2 hours.
4. 4
   Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Cut the polenta into 2 X 1-inch pieces.
5. 5
   In a large, heavy skillet, heat the remaining 1/2 cup of oil over a medium-high flame.
6. 6
   Working in batches, fry the polenta pieces until golden brown on all sides, about 3 minutes per side.
7. 7
   Using tongs, transfer the polenta pieces to paper towels and drain.
8. 8
   Place the polenta pieces on a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while cooking the remaining batches.
9. 9
   Transfer the polenta pieces to a serving platter.
10. 10
    Sprinkle the polenta with the Parmesan cheese and salt, and serve, passing the marinara sauce alongside.