Polenta Polenta can be cooked to be creamy and thick, or allowed to set and then sliced. Serve it instead of pasta, rice or potatoes. Use in place of breadcrumbs to coat tofu or veggies. Creamy Polenta with Mushrooms and Spinach Crispy Polenta Fries with Marinara Dipping Sauce Sweet Breakfast Polenta Lemon Polenta Cake