Polenta Cakes

Ingredients (24)

• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup polenta
• 1/4 cup cream
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons butter, salted
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound mushrooms, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 shallot, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice