"Anna Thomas's 1970s book, The Vegetarian Epicure , is iconic; updated in the '90s and rechristened The New Vegetarian Epicure , it focuses on recipes for entertaining. One of her latest dishes is this crusty baked polenta, swirled with mashed butternut squash and smoked Gouda cheese...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 2-pound butternut squash?peeled, seeded and sliced 1 inch thick
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2 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the pan
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1/3 cup(s) pine nuts
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1 large onion, finely chopped
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1/2 teaspoon(s) dried sage, crumbled
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Salt and freshly ground pepper
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6 cup(s) water
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2 cup(s) coarse polenta
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Unsalted butter
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4 ounce(s) smoked Gouda, shredded 1 cup
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1/4 cup(s) plus 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese