Rich and Creamy Italian-Style Polenta

Name: Rich and Creamy Italian-Style Polenta
Ingredients: 4.5 Šálka water; 1 Šálka medium-ground cornmeal; 1.5 ČL kosher salt; 0.5 Šálka parmesan cheese; 2 PL unsalted butter; extra virgin olive oil

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A simple and indulgently creamy polenta recipe, perfect as a comforting side dish. Made with cornmeal, Parmesan cheese, butter, and a splash of olive oil for extra flavor, this polenta is smooth, tender, and full of authentic Italian character.

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Ingredients

4.5 Šálka water1 Šálka medium-ground cornmeal1.5 ČL kosher salt0.5 Šálka parmesan cheese2 PL unsalted butterextra virgin olive oil

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Start by pouring 4 and a half cups of cold water into a standard pot suitable for cooking polenta, enough for 3 to 4 servings.
Place the pot over medium-high heat. While the water is still cold, gradually whisk in 1 cup of medium-ground cornmeal.
Stir the mixture using a large wooden spoon, preferably one designed for polenta, to combine the ingredients well.
Allow the liquid to slowly come to a gentle boil.
Give it another stir with the spoon to prevent the cornmeal from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and let the polenta cook gently for about 5 minutes.
You don’t need to stir constantly; just keep it at a gentle simmer with the lid on.
Every 5 minutes, check and stir the polenta to keep it smooth. Repeat this process for about 45 minutes in total.
After cooking, the polenta should be soft with a delicate, creamy texture.
Stir in 1 and a half teaspoons of kosher salt and half a cup of grated Parmesan cheese until fully incorporated.