Information
Course: side dish
Total time: under 30 minutes
Skill level: Easy
Cost: Inexpensive
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Notes
Smooth and unctuous, soft polenta is the perfect foil for northern Italian dishes with meaty sauces.
Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 2/3 cups instant polenta
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more to serve
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
1. In a large saucepan, heat the stock over high heat until almost boiling.
2. Gradually whisk in the polenta, then continue to whisk about 3 minutes, until the mixture is thick and soft. Add a little more stock or water, if necessary.
3. Stir in the butter and Parmesan, and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information
Nutrients per serving
Nutritional information is based on 1/8 teaspoon added salt per serving.
353 kcal
23 % daily value
3 % daily value
4 % daily value
250 mg
45 mg
12 g
1 g
3 g
36 g
32 mg
2109 mg
8 g
20 g
9 % daily value