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Creamy Polenta with Asparagus

Creamy Polenta with Asparagus

Name: Creamy Polenta with Asparagus
Cook time: 32 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Whole milk 3 cups; Water 3 cups; Kosher Salt 2 tsp; Polenta 1 cup; Garlic 2 cloves; Asparagus 1 lb; Lemon zest 1 tsp; Lemon ½; Olive oil 1 tbsp; Parmesan cheese 1 cup; Butter 2 tbsp; Black pepper

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Ingredients

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	3 cups Whole milk
	3 cups Water
	2 tsp Kosher Salt plus more to taste
	1 cup Polenta
	2 cloves Garlic minced
	1 lb Asparagus cut into 2-inch pieces
	1 tsp Lemon zest
	½ Lemon juiced
	1 tbsp Olive oil
	1 cup Parmesan cheese grated, plus more shavings for garnish
	2 tbsp Butter
	Black pepper freshly ground, to taste

Nutritional information

461

Calories

22.6g

Fat

44.8g

Carbohydrates

21g

Protein

52mg

Cholesterol

1713mg

Sodium

Cuisine:

Italian Recipes

Creamy Polenta with Asparagus recipe

Creamy Polenta with Asparagus is a simple and scrumptious recipe for the North Italian porridge served with crispy asparagus and finished off with butter and Parmesan shavings for the perfect side dish. Delicious and comfort food at its best!

I absolutely love polenta with its wonderfully creamy and buttery corn flavor. And my family often enjoys this savory porridge for dinner. Topped with blanched asparagus and flavorful Parmesan cheese, it transforms into a restaurant-quality dish while being a breeze to make at home. Lemon zest and juice give a powerful punch of freshness, and finally, some freshly ground black pepper is always a good idea, too. To avoid lumps in polenta, make sure to pour the cornmeal into the saucepan with boiling water gradually and whisk constantly as you go.

To make the Creamy Polenta with Asparagus, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Creamy Polenta with Asparagus

Steps to make Creamy Polenta with Asparagus

1
Bring milk and water to boil
5

In a large pot over high heat, bring 3 cups whole milk and 3 cups water to a boil. Add in 2 teaspoons of salt and stir to dissolve.
2
Cook polenta
30

Gradually pour in 1 cup polenta, whisking constantly, and then stir in 2 minced cloves garlic. Bring to a simmer and cook on low heat covered for 30 minutes until soft. Stir the polenta every 10 minutes.
3
Blanch asparagus
7

Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Place the asparagus for 1 minute into boiling water until bright green, then drain immediately and run under cold water for 1 minute.
4
Season asparagus
1

In a bowl, toss the asparagus with 1 teaspoon lemon zest, juice of ½ a lemon, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and salt to taste. Set aside.
5
Combine cooked polenta with cheese and butter
2

Once the polenta is cooked, stir in 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons butter. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
6
Serve

To serve, divide the polenta among serving bowls and top with asparagus and more Parmesan.

This easy and delicious Creamy Polenta with Asparagus recipe comes together quickly and tastes so good on a summer day. If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment below, and don’t forget to tag a photo #cookmerecipes on Instagram so we can see it.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.