Polenta
Lucinda prepares a thick and creamy polenta and finished with butter and grated Parmesan cheese.
Polenta
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Polenta
Lucinda prepares a thick and creamy polenta and finished with butter and grated...
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Mad Hungry, October 2010
- Yield Makes 6 servings
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Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 cup polenta (stone-ground corn meal)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons mixed fresh herbs, finely chopped (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
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In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups water and cream to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter and the salt. Slowly stir in the polenta, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook, stirring constantly, until thick and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the cheese, optional herbs, pepper, and remaining tablespoon of butter. Serve immediately or spread in a baking dish to firm up.
Love this recipe; I've made it twice this week. It's a nice change from potatoes.