SUPER CREAMY Italian Polenta Recipe

Ingredients

• 4.5 cups Water (cold tap water)
• 1 cup Medium Ground Cornmeal (medium grind, not ultra‑fine)
• 1.5 teaspoons Kosher Salt (adjust to taste)
• 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (cut into pieces)
• 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil (for drizzling when serving (optional))

Instructions

1. Measure Ingredients

   Measure 4½ cups cold water, 1 cup medium ground cornmeal, 1½ tsp kosher salt, ½ cup grated Parmesan, 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tbsp olive oil (if using).

   Time: PT5M

2. Combine Water and Cornmeal

   Place the saucepan over medium‑high heat, add the cold water, then sprinkle the cornmeal in a steady stream while stirring with the wooden spoon until fully incorporated.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium‑high

3. Bring to Simmer and Cover

   Allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer, give it one more stir, then cover the pot, reduce heat to low and let it cook for about 45 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.

   Time: PT45M

   Temperature: low

4. Finish with Salt, Cheese, and Butter

   Remove the lid, add 1½ tsp kosher salt, ½ cup grated Parmesan, and 2 tbsp butter. Stir until the cheese melts and the butter is fully incorporated, about 1‑2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: low

5. Plate and Garnish

   Spoon the creamy polenta into a large bowl, drizzle with a little extra‑virgin olive oil or a knob of butter, and sprinkle with additional grated Parmesan if desired.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

680

Protein

15 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

45 g

Fiber

2 g