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Polenta con Funghi

Name: Polenta con Funghi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 42 min
Total time: 57 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup Cornmeal; 4.5 cup Water; 3 tbsp Butter; 0.6 cup Parmesan or aged kasar cheese; 500 g Mushrooms; 3 clove Garlic; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 0.25 bunch Parsley; 1 dessert spoon Salt; 0.5 tsp Black pepper

Creamy Italian polenta topped with garlic mushrooms, butter, parsley, and grated cheese.

Medium⏱️ 57 min📖 1 min readServes 4~430 kcal🇮🇹 Italian🌍 Full translation

15 min prep 42 min cook

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Total 57 min

Prep15 min
Cooking42 min

Ingredients

4 servings

Quick:

For the polenta

1 cup(~200 ml) Cornmeal
4.5 cup(~900 ml) Water
3 tbsp(~45 ml) Butter
0.6 cup(~120 ml) Parmesan or aged kasar cheese

For the mushrooms

500 g Mushrooms
3 clove Garlic
2 tbsp(~30 ml) Olive oil

For serving

0.3 bunch Parsley

General

1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper

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Instructions

1
Bring the water to a boil with half the salt and whisk in the cornmeal in a thin stream.
2
Cook the polenta over low heat for 32 minutes, stirring often.
32 min
32:00
3
Slice the mushrooms, finely chop the garlic, and prepare the parsley.
4
Heat the olive oil in a pan and saute the mushrooms for 8 minutes, until their liquid evaporates.
8 min
08:00
5
Add the garlic, remaining salt, and black pepper, then toss for 2 more minutes.
2 min
02:00
6
Stir the butter and grated cheese into the polenta until glossy.
7
Spread the polenta onto plates, top with mushrooms and parsley, and serve.

💡 Tip: Sprinkle the cornmeal into the boiling water like rain; pouring it in all at once creates firm lumps in a home pot.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve polenta con funghi hot, or build it into a main plate with optional arugula salad or roast chicken on the side.

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Nutrition (per serving)

~430

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 12%Carbs 53%Fat 35%

2.5g

Sugar

1.5g

Fiber

1245.2mg

Sodium

6.3g

Saturated fat

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

Estimated satiety (per serving)

6/10

Strong satiety, counts as a main meal

This recipe may contain allergens

Milk

Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.

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FAQ

How many servings does Polenta con Funghi make?
This recipe serves 4.
How long does Polenta con Funghi take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 42 minutes; 57 minutes in total.
Is Polenta con Funghi difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.
How many calories does Polenta con Funghi have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 13g, carbs: 58g, fat: 17g.
Which allergens does Polenta con Funghi contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.
Which cuisine does Polenta con Funghi belong to?
This recipe belongs to Italian cuisine.
How many ingredients does Polenta con Funghi need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
Is Polenta con Funghi filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 6/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Bring the water to a boil with half the salt and whisk in the cornmeal in a thin stream.

Cook the polenta over low heat for 32 minutes, stirring often.

32 min

32:00

Slice the mushrooms, finely chop the garlic, and prepare the parsley.

Heat the olive oil in a pan and saute the mushrooms for 8 minutes, until their liquid evaporates.

8 min

08:00

Add the garlic, remaining salt, and black pepper, then toss for 2 more minutes.

2 min

02:00

Stir the butter and grated cheese into the polenta until glossy.

Spread the polenta onto plates, top with mushrooms and parsley, and serve.

FAQ

How many servings does Polenta con Funghi make?

This recipe serves 4.

How long does Polenta con Funghi take?

Prep 15 minutes, cooking 42 minutes; 57 minutes in total.

Is Polenta con Funghi difficult?

This recipe is rated medium.

How many calories does Polenta con Funghi have?

Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 13g, carbs: 58g, fat: 17g.

Which allergens does Polenta con Funghi contain?

This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.

Which cuisine does Polenta con Funghi belong to?

This recipe belongs to Italian cuisine.

How many ingredients does Polenta con Funghi need?

This recipe needs 10 ingredients.

Is Polenta con Funghi filling?

Satiety bar per serving is 6/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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