Polenta al ParmigianoCreamy Parmesan Polenta

Name: Polenta al Parmigiano (Creamy Parmesan Polenta)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italy
Ingredients: 250 g Polenta; 1000 ml Water; 8 g Salt; 40 g Unsalted Butter; 60 g Parmesan (finely grated)

A comforting northern Italian side made by slowly cooking cornmeal until smooth and creamy, then finishing it with butter and Parmesan. It should be soft enough to spoon and rich enough to serve beside braised meats or stews.

Prep

Cook

40m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

361kcal

Calories

11g

Protein

15g

Fat

49g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

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Ingredients

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250g
Polenta
1l
Water
8g
Salt
40g
Unsalted Butter
60g
Parmesan (finely grated)

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Method

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4 steps

01
Bring the water to a boil in a heavy saucepan and add the salt.
02
Slowly whisk in the polenta so it does not form lumps, then reduce the heat to low.
03
Cook gently, stirring often, until the polenta is tender, thick, and creamy.
04
Stir in the unsalted butter and Parmesan until fully melted and smooth, then serve hot.

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