Name: Creamy Parmesan Polenta
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 3/4 cup instant polenta; 3/4 to 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

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Creamy Parmesan PolentaAlan Richardson

This easy side dish would be great with the pork chops, the stuffed mushrooms, or the sirloin tip steaks. .

Recipe information

Total Time
10 min
Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

3 cups water

3/4 cup instant polenta

3/4 to 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Preparation

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.

TagsPolenta Rice & Grains Parmesan Cheese Dairy Side Dinner Nut Free Gluten Free Vegetarian 5 Ingredients or Fewer Weeknight Meals 30 Minutes or Less Simmer Gourmet

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