Description
A comforting and indulgent creamy garlic and Parmesan polenta, perfect as a side dish for various main courses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup polenta
- 4 cups water or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring water or chicken broth to a boil.
- Slowly whisk in the polenta, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring often, until thick.
- Stir in butter, minced garlic, and Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, sauté minced garlic in butter before mixing it into the polenta. Can be topped with extra Parmesan and herbs for garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: polenta, creamy polenta, side dish, Italian recipe, savory dishes, comfort food
