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Alton's Savory Polenta

Alton's creamy, cheesy polenta is ready in just an hour.

Fried Polenta

Dip one of these fried polenta strips into marinara for an insanely delicious bite.

Polenta Soup

Giada's rustic vegetable and polenta soup is ideal for a cozy weeknight indoors.

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8 Comforting Polenta Recipes for Fall

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Kick off sweater weather with this simple and versatile dish.

Giada's Fried Polenta

Video | 03:42

Giada fries leftover polenta and serves it with marinara sauce and cheese.

Ina's Meatballs and Polenta

Video | 03:58

Ina serves her Roasted Italian Meatballs over a Creamy Parmesan Polenta.

Giada De Laurentiis Shares How She Makes Polenta

Video | 00:57

Giada De Laurentiis explains how polenta, which is made of cornmeal, is Italy’s version of mashed potatoes. To cook polenta, Giada starts with a pot of boiling water, which she seasons with salt before pouring in the cornmeal. She stirs to avoid lumps and prefers using instant polenta since it cooks in a few minutes. She says to make polenta creamy you can add milk and grated Parmesan cheese. Once it’s cooked, polenta can be served with salad or steak. She suggests drying polenta on a baking sheet, after which it can be baked or fried.

Giada De Laurentiis Shares How She Makes Polenta

Giada's Cheesy Polenta

Video | 01:27

Giada De Laurentiis makes creamy polenta from cornmeal and Parmesan cheese.

Spicy Braised Short Ribs with Polenta

Video | 01:16

For a hearty, warming dinner, it's hard to beat braised short ribs in a spicy arrabbiata. The sauce's chiles and tomatoes tenderize and flavor the meat, while red wine and mushrooms round out the dish. Creamy, cheesy polenta is the ideal accompaniment--sopping up the delicious juices and tempering some of the heat.