Polenta With Parmesan And Butter Recipe

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Ingredients:

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6 cups water
table salt
1 1/2 cups medium- grind cornmeal , preferably stone-ground
3 tbsp unsalted butter , cut into large chunks, plus more for final serving
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese , plus more for final serving
ground black pepper
variation : add 4 - 6 slices gorgonzola cheese (1-oz each)

Directions:

Note:
If you do not have a heavy-bottomed saucepan, you may want to use a flame tamer to manage the heat. A flame tamer can be purchased at most kitchen supply stores, or one can be fashioned from a ring of foil. It's easy to tell whether you need a flame tamer or not. If the polental bubbles or sputters at all after the first 10 minutes, the heat is too high, and you need one. Properly heated polenta will do little more than release wisps of steam. When stirring the polenta, make sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the pan to ensure even cooking.
1. Bring the water to a rolling boil in a heavy-bottomed 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to the lowest possible setting, add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and pour the cornmeal into the water in a very slow stream from a measuring cup, all the while whisking in a circular motion to prevent lumps.
2. Cover and cook, vigorously stirring the polenta with a wooden spoon for about 10 seconds once every 5 minutes and making sure to scrape clean the bottom and corners of the pot, until the polenta has lost its raw cornmeal taste and becomes soft and smooth, about 30 minutes. Stir in the butter, Parmesan, salt, and pepper to taste. Divide the polenta among individual bowls and top each with a small pat of butter. Sprinkle generously with more grated Parmesan to taste and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	119.98 Kcal (502 kJ)
Calories from fat	79.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.83g	14%
Cholesterol	12.64mg	4%
Sodium	303.85mg	13%
Potassium	76.7mg	2%
Total Carbs	2.32g	1%
Sugars	0.83g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.64g	3%
Protein	8.61g	17%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	247.4mg	25%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	45.52 Kcal (191 kJ)
Calories from fat	30.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.35g	14%
Cholesterol	4.79mg	4%
Sodium	115.27mg	13%
Potassium	29.1mg	2%
Total Carbs	0.88g	1%
Sugars	0.31g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.24g	3%
Protein	3.27g	17%
Iron	0.1mg	2%
Calcium	93.8mg	25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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