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Polenta

Name: Polenta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup 1 cup cornmeal; 4 cups 4 cups water; 1 cup 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving); 4 tbsp 4 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature); Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh chopped herbs (such as parsley or chives) (for garnish)

Creamy and flavorful, this classic Italian polenta is a comforting side dish that pairs perfectly with braised meats or roasted vegetables. The combination of butter, Parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs creates a rich and satisfying dish.

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🤖 AI-Generated Recipe 🧪 Cook at Your Own Adventure Italian gluten-free vegetarian

🎯 This is AI cooking. We're here to have fun. Let's see what happens!

Our AI chef has whipped up this recipe using its digital imagination. It might be brilliant, it might be... interesting. That's the adventure! We believe cooking should be playful, experimental, and a little chaotic.

AI Confidence Level:

80% "This should work... probably!"

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Total Time 45 minutes

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Difficulty Easy

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Servings 6

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Category Side Dishes

🥘 Ingredients (AI's Shopping List)

✨ The AI has assembled this ingredient list. It's probably right... mostly!

1 cup 1 cup cornmeal
4 cups 4 cups water
1 cup 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
4 tbsp 4 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh chopped herbs (such as parsley or chives) (for garnish) optional chaos

🔧 Equipment

Required:

Medium saucepan
Whisk

⏰ Timing

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 35 min

Total Time: 45 min

👩‍🍳 Instructions (The AI's Game Plan)

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1

In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.

⏱️ 5 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Water should be rapidly boiling.
2

Gradually whisk in the cornmeal, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.

⏱️ 1 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Whisking continuously prevents clumping.
3

Reduce the heat to low and cook the polenta, stirring frequently, for about 25-30 minutes or until thick and creamy.

⏱️ 30 min (ish) 🌡️ Low heat

AI Wisdom: Polenta should be smooth and creamy in texture.
4

Stir in the butter and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

⏱️ 3 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Butter and cheese add richness and flavor.
5

Remove the polenta from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

⏱️ 5 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Resting helps thicken the polenta further.
6

Serve the polenta hot, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs if desired.

AI Wisdom: Garnishes add freshness and color.

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Created on December 21, 2025

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