If you want a fancy meal for Valentine’s day this is it. This Polenta is rich and creamy with an almost sweet garlic taste and a cheesy crust. It is delicious by itself but would be great with your favorite pasta sauce. You can also serve it as side dish for any meat eaters out there.
Ingredients:
2 whole garlic heads
1-2 tsp olive oil
4 cups water
1 cup polenta or corn meal
2-3 tsp salt to taste
2 tbs butter or butter substitute
3/4 parmesan cheese grated
Start by roasting the garlic in the oven at 350 degrees. Cut the pointy tops off the garlic heads and place on a piece of foil. Drizzle olive oil over the garlic heads and cover each with foil. Place in the oven for 45-50 minutes at 350 degrees.
When the garlic is done roasting set aside to cool a little while you work on the polenta. Don’t turn off the oven. You will need it at 350 degrees for the polenta.
In a medium pot bring 4 cups of water to boil and add the salt and butter. Once boiling add polenta and stir occasionally on medium for about 15 minutes. Then squeeze the roasted garlic into the polenta and add 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. Stir for another 5 minutes and try to break up the garlic with your spoon. Next, pour the polenta into your ramekins and top with the remaining 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese. Put into the oven for 30 minutes. Then it is ready to serve.
Yields: 2-4 servings
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