Simple Polenta
by Kimberley S in Rouxbe RecipesRich in corn flavor, this simple and tasty polenta pairs well with full-flavored dishes.
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Polenta is a long-time staple in Italian and European cuisines.
Unfortunately, it has a reputation of being bland and very challenging to cook, but this is simply not true. By following just a few simple steps, polenta is actually one of the easiest dishes to prepare.
As a main course, polenta pairs extremely well with hearty ragus and braised dishes. It can also be infused with a variety of flavors and served as a side dish. Polenta also just happens to be very inexpensive, so go ahead and start incorporating this versatile staple into your weekly meal plan.
In this lesson, you will learn just how easy it is to make this delicious and nutritious dish.
This lesson includes access to the following text & instructional video recipes
Rich in corn flavor, this simple and tasty polenta pairs well with full-flavored dishes.
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An easy Italian side dish made from coarse cornmeal, garlic, onions, and fresh herbs.
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A traditional and fun way to serve family-style polenta. This one is topped with a rich tomato sauce and Italian sausage, ...
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Popular in Northern Italy, this polenta dish is pure comfort food. A rich, sun-dried tomato and sausage ragu is served ove...
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This rich and flavorful braised oxtail ragu is delicious served with pasta, gnocchi or even creamy polenta.
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For an unordinary breakfast, try creamy polenta topped with bananas and sweet maple syrup.
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Delicious polenta is topped with crispy pancetta, a perfectly-cooked poached egg and a drizzle of homemade pesto.
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A family favorite - lightly seared pork shoulder is braised* in a combination of milk, cream, garlic and rosemary.
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Just a few simple ingredients: olive oil, onion, garlic, quality tomato paste and tomatoes make up this healthy and very f...
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Chicken thighs, tomato, garlic, shallots and white wine come together in a big way with this slow-braised dish. Think of i...
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Healthy and delicious kale, braised with onions, garlic and stock. This absolutely yummy vegetable goes well with almost a...
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Buttery sauteed mushrooms make an excellent side dish and also add delicious flavor to many other dishes.
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This classic ragu Bolognese consists of vegetables, veal, pork and pancetta which are slow-cooked with milk, white wine an...
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Italian Chicken Marsala is simple, flavorful and quick to prepare. Golden, pan-fried chicken breasts are smothered in a de...
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For a fancy breakfast or brunch, try steamed eggs with polenta, sausage and roasted red peppers.
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Tender and juicy rack of pork is the perfect Sunday night dinner. In fact this is so easy to make that it makes a great di...
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An inexpensive yet fancy family meal that everyone will surely love. Pork tenderloin is first brined for extra flavor and ...
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