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Polenta Recipe

Italian · Side dish · 35 min total

Creamy, comforting Italian polenta made from cornmeal, perfect as a side dish or base for stews and sauces.

Ingredients

• 1 cup coarse yellow cornmeal (polenta)
• 4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, bring the water and salt to a boil over high heat.
2. Slowly pour the cornmeal into the boiling water in a thin stream, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
3. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until the polenta thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 25-30 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
5. Serve immediately as a soft, creamy polenta, or pour onto a baking sheet and let cool to firm up for slicing and grilling.

Tips

• For extra creamy polenta, substitute half the water with milk or broth.
• Leftover polenta can be refrigerated, sliced, and pan-fried until golden.
• Stir in fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme for added flavor.

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