Creamy polenta is a traditional Italian dish, made with cornmeal, water or milk, and seasonings. It is a versatile dish that can be served as a side dish, main dish or even dessert.
Creamy Polenta
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
30
minutesCreamy polenta is a very tasty and nutritious dish.
Cornmeal is a good source of complex carbohydrates, which provide energy to the body.
Furthermore, polenta is a dish rich in fiber, which helps the intestines function properly.
Ingredients
1 liter of water or milk
2 cups of cornmeal
1 tablespoon of butter
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt to taste
Directions
- In a large pan, bring water or milk to medium heat.
- When the water or milk boils, add the cornmeal little by little, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon to avoid lumps.
- Cook for about 30 minutes, stirring constantly, until the polenta thickens and no longer sticks to the bottom of the pan.
- Remove from the heat, add the butter and Parmesan cheese and mix well until melted.
- Season with salt to taste and serve hot.
