Description
Italian Polenta with Mushrooms is an earthy and satisfying comfort dish that combines creamy polenta with savory mushrooms and garlic.
Ingredients
- 1 cup polenta
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Gradually whisk in the polenta, reducing the heat to low. Stir continuously until the polenta thickens, about 30 minutes.
- In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they are browned and tender.
- Add the minced garlic to the mushrooms and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Stir the butter and Parmesan cheese into the cooked polenta until well combined and creamy.
- Season the polenta with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the creamy polenta topped with the mushroom and garlic mixture. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use chicken or vegetable broth instead of water for cooking the polenta.
- Feel free to add other herbs like thyme or rosemary for additional flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg