Polenta
Polenta is a comforting Italian staple known for its creamy texture and versatility. Warm, rich, and satisfying, it can be served soft and velvety or cooled and crisped to perfection. Whether paired with hearty sauces, roasted vegetables, or enjoyed on its own, polenta transforms simple ingredients into a deeply comforting dish.
Prep 10minutes mins
Cook 25minutes mins
Total 35minutes mins
Ingredients
- ▢6 cups water
- ▢2 tsp salt
- ▢1 3/4 cups yellow cornmeal
- ▢4 tbsp butter unsalted
- ▢1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- ▢1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Method
- In a large saucepan, bring the 6 cups of water to boil. Add the 2 teaspoons of salt. Whisk in the cornmeal, reducing the heat to low and cooking until the mixture thickens and the cornmeal becomes tender which will take about 25 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add in the butter and stir until melted, then add in the parmesan cheese. Garnish with extra virgin olive oil.
Nutrition
Calories415kcalCarbohydrates55gProtein12gFat17gSaturated Fat3gPolyunsaturated Fat2gMonounsaturated Fat5gCholesterol4mgSodium1284mgPotassium242mgFiber7gSugar1gVitamin A57IUVitamin C1mgCalcium109mgIron