Pumpkin Polenta
A comforting and creamy pumpkin polenta, perfect for cozy fall evenings. Easy to make and rich in flavor!
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup coarse cornmeal or yellow polenta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup shredded Pecorino Romano cheese
- nutmeg a dash
Instructions
- In a heavy 2 or 3 quart pot, bring the salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Gradually whisk in the cornmeal, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the butter.
- Allow the mixture to cook gently, stirring frequently until it begins to thicken. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the polenta is tender and creamy, stir in the pumpkin puree, Pecorino cheese, and nutmeg.
- Adjust salt to taste. Enjoy your creamy pumpkin polenta!