Creamy Polenta
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Creamy Polenta
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Creamy polenta uses just 4 ingredients and is the perfect velvety base for braised meat, ragus, and stews.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup (160g) polenta
- 5 cups (1.2kg) water
- 1 cup (90g) grated parmigiano reggiano plus more to taste
- 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter
- salt to taste
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Instructions
- Bring a deep pot filled with 5 cups of water to boil.
- Once boiling whisk in the polenta and stir frequently. Once the polenta starts splattering, lower the heat to medium-low and cover, leaving the lid partially cracked open.
- Continue to cook at moderate heat, stirring every so often while wiping down the sides of the pot, until the polenta is completely smooth and no longer gritty (about 50-60 minutes).
- If the polenta becomes too thick, add more water, about a 1/2 cup at a time, and stir until creamy.
- Remove the pot from the heat and mix in the butter and cheese. Season with salt and more cheese to taste and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- 5 to 1 volume of water/polenta is recommended over the traditional 4/1 ratio. Even still, you might have to add more water before serving if it starts to thicken too much.
- This recipe easily scales.
- Leftovers can be saved for up to 3 days in the fridge and can be reheated on the stovetop with more water to loosen it up.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
313kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
31.2g
(10%)
Protein
10.2g
(20%)
Fat
16.7g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10.5g
(53%)
Cholesterol
47mg
(16%)
Sodium
874mg
(36%)
Potassium
4mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Calcium
205mg
(21%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 313kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 31.2g | 10% |
| Protein | 10.2g | 20% |
| Fat | 16.7g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10.5g | 53% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 874mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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