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40 Amazing Foods That Start With P! (Polenta)


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  • Author: Emily Roselyn
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Yield: 4

Description

Polenta is simply cornmeal that has been roughly ground. The traditional proportion is 1 part polenta to 4 parts water, but I prefer to use a scant 1/4 cup of polenta. Instead of water, I frequently use chicken broth. It’s the ideal foundation for any spicy beef or mushroom ragout.


Ingredients


Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil; gently add polenta into boiling water, stirring continually until all polenta is incorporated and no lumps remain.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes, or until polenta begins to thicken. The polenta should still be a little loose. Cook for 30 minutes with the lid on, whisking every 5 to 6 minutes. When the polenta becomes too thick to whisk, use a wooden spoon to stir it. When the texture of the polenta is creamy and the individual grains are soft, it is ready.
  • Remove from heat and slowly toss in 2 tablespoons butter until butter is mostly melted; stir in 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese until it has melted. Allow 5 minutes for the sauce to thicken before stirring and tasting for salt before transferring to a serving bowl. To serve, drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon butter over the polenta and sprinkle with roughly 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

Notes

Cooking time will vary depending on how finely the polenta is ground, so keep that in mind.

  • Category: side dish
  • Method: mix
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 291 kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 1186.1mg
  • Fat: 14.7g
  • Saturated Fat: 8.2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 2.7g
  • Protein: 9.2g
  • Cholesterol: 33.4mg