Basil Polenta

You Will Need:

  • Water, 3 cups
  • Cornmeal, 1 cup mixed with separate 1 cup of water
  • Garlic, 4 cloves, minced
  • Basil, 1/2 cup, chopped
  • Butter, 1 Tbsp.
  • Half & Half, 1/4 cup
  • Parmesan Cheese, 3 Tbsp.
  • Salt/Pepper, to taste
  • 18 ounces marinara sauce

Recipe Serves: 6

 

Instructions:
1. Bring the 3 cups of water to a boil on top of a double-boiler.

2. Add the wetted cornmeal, garlic, basil, and season with salt and pepper.

3. Heat until mixture comes to a boil, whisking constantly, then reduce to simmer.

4. Add half and half and let cook for 20-30 minutes.

5. Stir in butter and cheese and remove from heat.

6. Serve with 3 ounces of heated marinara sauce.
Recipe developed by Chef Danny Klein.