## Creamy Parmesan Polenta: A Delightful Journey into Italian Comfort Food
Indulge in the culinary delight of Creamy Parmesan Polenta, a comforting and flavorful dish that embodies the essence of Italian cuisine. This delectable creation combines creamy polenta, a traditional Italian dish made from cornmeal, with the rich, nutty flavor of Parmesan cheese, creating a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. As you embark on this culinary adventure, discover the secrets behind crafting the perfect polenta, ensuring a smooth and creamy consistency that melts in your mouth. Explore variations of this classic recipe, including the addition of herbs, vegetables, and proteins, transforming it into a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a delectable side. Let your taste buds embark on a journey through the heart of Italy with Creamy Parmesan Polenta, a dish that promises to warm your soul and leave you craving more.
CREAMY POLENTA WITH PARMESAN AND SAUSAGE
Polenta is such a natural base for so many savory foods - more flavorful than either pasta or mashed potatoes, but somehow just as forgiving - that it's hard to pick a favorite topping. Having said that, I know what mine is: sausage. The fatty succulence of a banger combined with the lean graininess of the cornmeal is somehow perfect.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add sausages and cook, turning occasionally, until well browned on all sides and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, put cornmeal in a medium saucepan along with 1 cup water and whisk well to make a slurry; continue whisking mixture to eliminate any lumps. Put pan over medium-high heat, sprinkle with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook, whisking frequently and adding water as needed to keep mixture loose and free of lumps, between 3 and 4 more cups. If mixture becomes too thick, simply add a bit more water; consistency should be similar to sour cream's.
- Polenta will be done in 15 to 30 minutes, depending on grind. Add cheese and butter. Taste and add salt, if necessary, and lots of pepper; serve topped with sausages.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 731, UnsaturatedFat 30 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 54 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Sodium 1121 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
CREAMY PARMESAN POLENTA
Easy and delicious creamy polenta. Makes a great side, appetizer, or base for a hearty stew.
Provided by Keith Haney
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes Polenta Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stir polenta and chicken broth together in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until the polenta is heated through completely, about 5 minutes.
- Remove pan from heat. Stir Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and paprika with the polenta mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.6 calories, Carbohydrate 87.1 g, Cholesterol 18.2 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1185.7 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
CREAMY PARMESAN GARLIC POLENTA
Make and share this Creamy Parmesan Garlic Polenta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by sofie-a-toast
Categories Grains
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1 In a medium-large pot melt the butter over medium high heat until the foam subsides. Add the garlic. Cook for a minute. Add the broth. Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil.
- 2. Slowly sprinkle in the polenta, whisking as you pour. Turn the heat to medium and cook for 20 to 25 minutes stirring frequently until the polenta is thickened and soft to taste.
- 3. Turn off heat and stir in pepper and parmesan. Serve immediately or pour into a 9x13 inch pan to set. Once cool, cut polenta into squares.
SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS OVER CREAMY PARMESAN POLENTA
A delicious medley of hot Italian sausage and peppers is spooned over creamy Parmesan polenta in this satisfying weeknight recipe.
Provided by Julie Hubert
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes Polenta Recipes
Time 56m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine chicken stock, half-and-half, and 1 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large saucepan; cover and bring to a boil. Whisk in polenta. Reduce heat to low; cook, whisking often, until polenta is soft, about 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add sausage links; cook, turning often, until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Stir remaining 1 teaspoon salt, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, and oregano into the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Reduce heat to low; pour in white wine. Stir in marinara sauce.
- Slice sausages and return to the skillet. Cook, covered, until no longer pink in the center, about 3 minutes.
- Stir 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and butter into polenta until melted. Season with black pepper. Divide polenta among 4 serving plates. Top with sausage and pepper mixture. Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 976 calories, Carbohydrate 61.7 g, Cholesterol 160.6 mg, Fat 63.1 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 34.9 g, SaturatedFat 28.3 g, Sodium 4060.5 mg, Sugar 12.3 g
CREAMY PARMESAN POLENTA
Steps:
- Add the water to a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add the 2 teaspoons of salt and gradually whisk in the cornmeal. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the mixture thickens and the cornmeal is tender, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Turn off the heat. Add the butter, and stir until melted. Stir in the Parmesan and incorporate well. This will slightly thicken the polenta. Add the cream and 1 teaspoon of black pepper and stir with a wooden spoon until incorporated. Taste the polenta, and add a little more salt and a little ground black pepper, if necessary. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.
CREAMY POLENTA WITH PARMESAN
Provided by Nancy Grubin
Categories Side Parmesan Cornmeal Bon Appétit Colorado Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring first 4 ingredients to boil in heavy large saucepan over high heat. Gradually whisk in cornmeal. Reduce heat to medium. Cook until mixture is very thick and creamy, whisking frequently, about 12 minutes. Whisk in cheese and serve.
CREAMY POLENTA WITH CORN, PARMESAN AND ARUGULA
This creamy, peppery and mouthwatering vegetarian dish is easy on the budget as well as the eyes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and 1 teaspoon salt; sauté 4 to 7 minutes or until onions are translucent. Add water, milk and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Increase heat to medium-high; heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
- Very slowly stir in cornmeal with whisk. Continue cooking and stirring until thickened slightly. Stir in frozen corn; cover. Reduce heat to low; cook 5 minutes. Reserve 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Stir remaining cheese into polenta.
- In large bowl, beat oil, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper with whisk until well blended. Add arugula; toss to coat.
- Divide polenta among 4 bowls. Top each serving with salad; sprinkle with reserved tablespoon cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1260 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1/2 g
CREAMY POLENTA WITH PARMESAN AND MOZZARELLA
Make and share this Creamy Polenta with Parmesan and Mozzarella recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Normaone
Categories Cheese
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over high heat, combine milk and cornmeal, whisking until mixture boils.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer, whisking frequently until mixture thickens, about 15 minutes.
- Add rosemary and cheeses.
- Whisk until cheese is melted.
- Season to taste.
CREAMY PARMESAN SOUR CREAM POLENTA
Milk, butter, Parmesan cheese, and sour cream give this cheesy polenta a rich, creamy consistency. Try it in place of your usual mashed potatoes, or top with steamed broccoli for a quick, easy, and satisfying vegetarian meal.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium pot over medium-high heat, bring the milk, water, and salt to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Turn heat to low and slowly drizzle in the polenta, whisking constantly to prevent clumping.
- Cover and cook for 15 - 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until creamy.
- Remove pot from stove and stir in the butter, sour cream, and Parmesan cheese.
- Serve topped with scallions and/or parsley, if using.
CREAMY PARMESAN POLENTA
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan and slowly add polenta, whisking constantly. Cook polenta over moderate heat, whisking constantly, 5 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in cheese, butter, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
CREAMY PARMESAN POLENTA AND SAUSAGE MUSHROOM RAGU
This is so so good. I have messed with several different recipes for a while and this is what I ended up with. Enjoy!
Provided by Melissa Turner
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- 1. In a small bowl, combine sliced mushrooms in 1 cup water. Let sit 8-10 minutes, until mushrooms are supple. Drain reserving liquid.
- 2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tbsp butter to pan. Add sausage to pan crumble and saute 3 minutes or until browned. Remove sausage from pan and drain off fat.
- 3. In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp's butter over medium heat. Add onion, and and garlic, saute 5-7 minutes, until golden brown. Add mushrooms, reserved liquid and soy sauce. Sauté, 3-5 minutes, until liquid is evaporated and mushrooms begin to brown. Stir in sausage, wine and tomato sauce, bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes, or until tomato sauce has reduced. Mix beef stock, cornstarch and sugar together and add to mushroom mixture. Stirring well, bring to a boil, and simmer 2-3 minutes. Stir in fresh herbs and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 4. Cook Polenta while cooking sausageAdd the water to a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add the 2 teaspoons of salt and gradually whisk in the cornmeal. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the mixture thickens and the cornmeal is tender, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Turn off the heat. Add the butter, and stir until melted. Stir in the Parmesan and incorporate well. This will slightly thicken the polenta. Add the cream and 1 teaspoon of black pepper and stir with a wooden spoon until incorporated. Taste the polenta, and add a little more salt and a little ground black pepper, if necessary.
CREAMY PARMESAN POLENTA AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN
Yield 4 people
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Bring water to boil in heavy-bottomed 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in salt and baking soda. Slowly pour cornmeal into water in steady stream, while stirring back and forth with wooden spoon or rubber spatula. Bring mixture to boil, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to lowest possible setting and cover. 2. After 5 minutes, whisk polenta to smooth out any lumps that may have formed, about 15 seconds. (Make sure to scrape down sides and bottom of pan.) Cover and continue to cook, without stirring, until grains of polenta are tender but slightly al dente, about 25 minutes longer. (Polenta should be loose and barely hold its shape but will continue to thicken as it cools.) 3. Remove from heat, stir in butter and Parmesan, and season to taste with black pepper. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Serve, passing Parmesan separately.
CREAMY PARMESAN POLENTA
I made this for friends last evening and served it with an Italian Pot Roast and boy was it delicious! I did not have whipping cream on hand, and substituted 2% milk and it turned out great!
Provided by Cook4_6
Categories Grains
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine water and cornmeal in small bowl. Bring broth to boil in heavy large saucepan. Gradually add cornmeal mixture, stirring until well blended.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer until polenta is very thick, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
- Mix in 1/2 cup cheese, cream and butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer polenta to serving bowl.
- Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.6, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 38.4, Sodium 324.2, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.4, Protein 10.3
CREAMY PARMESAN POLENTA
Make and share this Creamy Parmesan Polenta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by HelenG
Categories Kid Friendly
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In saucepan bring 4 cups water and salt to boil.
- Stirring constantly, add polenta.
- Cook, still stirring, until the polenta thickens, about 3 minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in the parmesan and butter.
- Cover and set aside until the butter is completely melted, about 2 minutes.
- Stir once more before serving.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and parmesan cheese will give your polenta the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the polenta: Polenta should be cooked until it is tender but still has a little bit of bite to it. Overcooked polenta will be mushy and bland.
- Season the polenta well: Polenta is a relatively bland dish, so it is important to season it well. Use salt, pepper, garlic, and herbs to taste.
- Add mix-ins: Polenta is a versatile dish that can be customized with a variety of mix-ins. Try adding roasted vegetables, sautéed mushrooms, or shredded chicken.
- Serve polenta hot: Polenta is best served hot and fresh. It will thicken as it cools, so if you are making it ahead of time, be sure to reheat it before serving.
Conclusion:
Creamy parmesan polenta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. It is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its creamy texture and cheesy flavor, polenta is sure to please everyone at the table.
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