Creamy Polenta
Creamy Polenta
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil on medium heat for 2 minutes. Toast garlic cloves in olive oil until lightly browned and aromatic.
- Add red pepper flakes and whole milk and bring to a simmer.
- Whisk polenta while adding it to the simmering milk and turn down heat.
- Cook on low heat until the polenta thickens to the desired consistency.
- Add salt, pepper, chopped oregano and Parmigiano-Reggiano at the end of the cooking process. Taste for seasoning.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oil, olive, extra virgin
- 4 garlic, bulb(s), minced
- 2 cups milk, whole
- 1/2 cup cornmeal, polenta
- 2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, cracked
- 2 sprigs oregano, chopped
- 2 oz. Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
- 1/4 tsp red pepper, flakes, crushed