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Garlic Polenta with Pancetta
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Garlic Polenta with Pancetta

★★★★★ 4.9 (460 ratings)

A Garlic Polenta, deeply savory and worth the wait, and served with Pancetta.

Prep
26 min
Cook
34 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb polenta
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic
  • 2 tsp Parmesan
  • 1 medium fresh basil
  • 1 lb kosher salt
  • a pinch cracked black pepper
  • to taste fresh herbs, to finish
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the polenta generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the polenta and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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