Description
Enjoy a taste of Italy with this creamy and flavorful Italian Polenta with Parmesan recipe. Made with simple ingredients like cornmeal, Parmesan cheese, and butter, this dish is sure to become a favorite side at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup coarse yellow cornmeal (polenta)
- 4 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Polenta: In a medium saucepan, bring the water or broth and salt to a boil.
- Cook Polenta: Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, for 25–30 minutes, or until the polenta is thick and creamy.
- Finish: Stir in the butter, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until fully melted and smooth.
- Serve: Serve hot as a creamy side dish or spread in a pan to cool and slice for grilling or frying.
Gradually whisk in the cornmeal in a slow, steady stream to prevent lumps.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
- For extra richness, stir in a splash of heavy cream or a drizzle of olive oil at the end.
- You can also use milk for part of the liquid for a creamier texture.
- Leftovers can be chilled and sliced for reheating or pan-frying.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
