Basic Polenta

by Giada

Cook Time

45 minutes

Serves

6

Beginner

Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

Basic Polenta

Name: Basic Polenta
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 cups milk; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1¼ cups medium-grind cornmeal; 1/3 cup unsalted butter; 1½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese

This produces a creamy polenta that is soft enough to spread on a board or plank, but will set up around the edges to contain any sauce you ladle on top.

Basic Polenta

Servings

10

Cook Time

45 minutes

Calories

0

Author:

Giada De Laurentiis

Ingredients

2 cups milk
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1¼ cups medium-grind cornmeal
1/3 cup unsalted butter
1½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water, the milk, and salt to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and slowly whisk in the cornmeal. Cook, whisking constantly, for about 3 minutes to prevent lumps.
Continue to cook for about 20 minutes, stirring often with a wooden spoon. The mixture should bubble every so often but not boil. After 20 minutes, whisk in the butter and cheese, stirring until melted and fully incorporated.