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Perfect Polenta

Perfect Polenta

Cost $4.5, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 35 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $4.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Base Ingredients

    • 💧 4 cups water
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon fine salt
    • 1 cup polenta

  • Enhancements

    • 🧈 3 tablespoons butter, divided
    • 🧀 ½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for garnish

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients.

2

Bring water and salt to a boil in a large saucepan; pour polenta slowly into boiling water, whisking constantly until there are no lumps.

3

Reduce heat to low and simmer, whisking often, until polenta starts to thicken, about 5 minutes. Cover and cook for 30 minutes, whisking every 5 to 6 minutes.

4

Turn off heat and gently stir 2 tablespoons butter into polenta until butter partially melts; mix 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese into polenta until cheese has melted.

5

Cover and let stand for 5 minutes to thicken.

6

Stir polenta and transfer to a serving bowl. Top with remaining 1 tablespoon butter and about 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for garnish.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

291

Calories

  • 9
    Protein
  • 31
    Carbs
  • 15
    Fats

💡 Use chicken broth instead of water for a deeper flavor.Whisk constantly when adding polenta to prevent lumps.Serve with a saucy meat or mushroom ragout for a complete meal.Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of water to loosen.