Description
Creamy Parmesan Polenta is a comforting dish made with cornmeal, water, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup polenta (cornmeal)
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of salt to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Gradually whisk in the polenta, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
- Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook, stirring frequently, for about 30 minutes, or until the polenta is thick and creamy.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter and grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and combined.
- Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute half of the water with chicken or vegetable broth.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg