Name: Polenta with Gorgonzola and Almonds
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups water; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1 cup quick-cooking polenta; 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 ounces Gorgonzola dolce; 1/3 cup unsalted roasted almonds, chopped

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Polenta with Gorgonzola and AlmondsRomulo Yanes

The intense punch of Gorgonzola is right at home as it melts into soft, subtle polenta, while the almonds add a welcome crunch to this simple, seductive dish.

Recipe information

Total Time
20 min
Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups water

1 1/2 cups milk

1 cup quick-cooking polenta

1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 ounces Gorgonzola dolce

1/3 cup unsalted roasted almonds, chopped

Preparation

Step 1
Bring water, milk, and 3/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a large heavy saucepan. Sprinkle in polenta and cook over mediumheat, whisking constantly, 5 minutes.
Step 2
Remove from heat and whisk in parmesan and butter. Serve sprinkled with Gorgonzola, almonds, and 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper.

TagsItalian European Polenta Rice & Grains Gorgonzola Blue Cheese Cheese Dairy Almond Nut Side Dinner Vegetarian Gluten Free Quick Easy Simmer Gourmet

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