Ingredients
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4 cups water
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1 teaspoon fine salt
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1 cup polenta
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3 tablespoons butter, divided
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½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for garnish
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Bring water and salt to a boil in a large saucepan; pour polenta slowly into boiling water, whisking constantly until there are no lumps.
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Reduce heat to low and simmer, whisking often, until polenta starts to thicken, about 5 minutes. Polenta mixture should still be slightly loose. Cover and cook for 30 minutes, whisking every 5 to 6 minutes. When polenta is too thick to whisk, stir with a wooden spoon. Polenta is done when texture is creamy and the individual grains are tender. Cooking time will depend on the polenta grind.
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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. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes to thicken.
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Stir polenta and transfer to a serving bowl. Top polenta with remaining 1 tablespoon butter and about 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for garnish.
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From the Editor
This creamy polenta pairs perfectly with our beef short ribs recipe.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 291 | Calories |
| 15g | Fat |
| 31g | Carbs |
| 9g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 291 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 15g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 8g | 41% |
| Cholesterol 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium 1186mg | 52% |
| Total Carbohydrate 31g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 10% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin C 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium 202mg | 16% |
| Iron 4mg | 21% |
| Potassium 15mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
