Polenta

A classic polenta: soft, creamy, and rich from butter, cream, and parmesan. Ideal as a foundation for vegetables, braises, or grilled meats.

Why You'll Love Polenta ❤️

The texture is velvety, the flavor rich and layered. It's versatile enough to carry any topping-from roasted mushrooms to braised meats.

Tips and Tricks

• Whisk slowly to avoid lumps.
• Use freshly grated parmesan for the best flavor and melt.
• For extra creaminess, finish with a drizzle of olive oil at plating.

Variations

• Replace cream with mascarpone for a silkier finish.
• Add roasted garlic for depth.
• Infuse water with herbs before cooking for an aromatic base.

Substitutions

• Butter → extra olive oil for dairy-free
• Parmesan → pecorino or grana padano
• Cream → whole milk or oat cream for vegan version

Best served with

• Braised short ribs or lamb shank
• Roasted mushrooms or root vegetables
• Grilled sausages or pork chops

How to Store Leftovers

• Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Reheat gently with a splash of water or stock to loosen.

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A classic polenta: soft, creamy, and rich from butter, cream, and parmesan. Ideal as a foundation for vegetables, braises, or grilled meats.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 42 minutes mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 995

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup coarse grit polenta
• 3 cups water
• Salt to taste
• ¼ cup butter
• ¼ cup cream
• ¼ cup parmesan
• ¼ cup olive oil

Equipment

• Medium saucepan with lid
• Wooden Spoon
• Whisk

Method

 

Cook the Polenta

1. Bring water to a boil. Remove from heat.
2. Slowly whisk polenta into the water.
3. Cover with lid and allow to sit for 30 minutes.

Finish and Adjust

1. Stir in butter, cream, parmesan, and olive oil.
2. Cook on low for 15 minutes, stirring often.
3. Adjust consistency: cook longer if too thin, add water if too thick. Season to taste.

To Plate

1. Spoon polenta into shallow bowls or onto a platter.
2. Top with proteins or roasted vegetables as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 995kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 13gFat: 84gSaturated Fat: 26gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 47gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 884mgPotassium: 108mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 1070IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 482mgIron: 2mg

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