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finished creamy polenta plated with parmesan cheese and black pepper garnish

THE CREAMIEST POLENTA

A silky, comforting polenta that’s rich in flavor and endlessly versatile. Serve it solo or pair with ragù, short ribs, or mushrooms and white truffle oil.
Author: Michelle @ An Italian Kitchen
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Water
  • 2 cups Milk - 2% recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Polenta
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese - grated

Instructions

  • In medium saucepan, add water, milk, and salt; bring to a boil on high-heat.
  • Whisk in polenta, reduce heat to low and cover.
  • Cook 30 minutes; stirring occasionally with wooden spoon every 7-10 minutes; ensuring that the polenta isn’t sticking to the side/bottom of saucepan.
  • Serve immediately with grated parmesan cheese and fresh ground pepper.
  • Buon Appetito!

Notes

 
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Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Comfort Food, Easy, Polenta Recipes, The Creamist Polenta, Traditional Italian Polenta, Vegetarian
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