Polenta con Uova e Formaggio Recipe
Dive into the heart of Italian cuisine with this Polenta con Uova e Formaggio recipe, where creamy polenta serves as the perfect base for a topping of softly cooked eggs and melted cheese.
Equipment
- 1 Medium saucepan For cooking polenta
- 1 Non-stick skillet For frying eggs
Ingredients
- 1 cup Polenta Dry
- 4 cups Water Or chicken/vegetable broth for more flavor
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 4 Eggs Large
- 1 cup Cheese Grated, preferred Parmesan or a similar hard cheese
Instructions
- Bring water or broth and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Gradually whisk in polenta. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring often, until polenta thickens and is tender, about 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and fry the eggs to your liking.
- Divide the polenta among plates, top each with a fried egg, and sprinkle generously with grated cheese.
- Serve immediately while hot for the best experience.
Notes
For a richer polenta, you can substitute water with milk or a mix of milk and chicken/vegetable broth. For a vegetarian version, ensure to use vegetable broth and vegetarian cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 610mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 25000IUCalcium: 1500mgIron: 0.4mg
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