Ina Garten Creamy Parmesan Polenta Recipe
Comfort food feels warm and familiar. This dish brings classic Italian comfort home. The texture feels smooth and rich. The flavor tastes deep and buttery.
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarse cornmeal
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh black pepper
Instructions
- Bring water and salt to boil.
- Slowly whisk in cornmeal.
- Lower heat immediately.
- Stir constantly for two minutes.
- Cook gently for twenty minutes.
- Stir every minute.
- Add milk gradually.
- Stir until creamy.
- Remove from heat.
- Add butter slowly.
- Stir until melted.
- Fold in Parmesan cheese.
- Season with pepper.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
Notes
- Stir constantly to prevent lumps.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan only.
- Add milk slowly for control.
- Keep heat low always.
- Serve immediately for creaminess.
- Adjust salt after cheese addition.