Creamy Polenta
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calcium: 160mg
- Calories: 516
- Calories from fat: 0%
- Carbohydrate: 61g
- Cholesterol: 63mg
- Fat: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Iron: 1mg
- Protein: 14mg
- Saturated fat: 12g
- Sodium: 1922mg
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups instant polenta
- 3/4 cup mascarpone or cream cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring 4 1/2 cups of salted water to a boil. Add the polenta in a slow, steady stream while stirring with a whisk or wooden spoon. Continue stirring for 30 seconds. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and keep covered for 5 more minutes. Stir in the cheeses. Cover until ready to serve with the Sautéed Greens.
Creamy Polenta Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CONVENIENCE: Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: Italian
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Rice/Grains
- OCCASION: Winter
- PUBLICATION: Real Simple
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