Creamy Pecorino & Rosemary Polenta
Serves 8
Ingredients
For Polenta
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2 cups water
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- 1¾ cups stone ground yellow polenta
- 1 stick unsalted butter, cubed
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 3-4 sprigs rosemary, chopped
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Serving Suggestions
- protein of choice (seared sirloin steak suggested)
- aged balsamic for drizzling
- extra virgin olive oil to finish
How-to
Make Polenta
- In a large pot, bring milk, water, salt and pepper to just below a boil over high heat
- Slowly whisk in polenta until fully incorporated
- Reduce heat to low and continue to cook for 35-40 minutes, stirring constantly (be careful - it may start to splatter as it thickens)
- When polenta is fully cooked, stir in butter, Pecorino, olive oil and chopped herbs
- Keep warm until serving
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with your favorite protein (David suggests sirloin steak)
- Drizzle with an aged balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and chopped herbs (optional)