polenta with leeks, onions, wine, and cheese

Cape Coral, FL
Updated on Oct 11, 2012

This creamy, decadent dinner is Italian comfort food. Right up there with traditional pastina. Warm up a cold evening, with this dish. It will brighten both the spirit and your palate. Buono appetito!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 40 Min
method ---
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • POLENTA
  • 3 cups polenta, yellow or white
  • 1 quart broth, beef or lamb
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 3 tablespoons italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
  • 1 cup cream
  • SAUCE
  • 1 - leek, cut in pieces
  • 1 - yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 - red onion, sliced
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 1 cup extra sharp cheddar

How To Make polenta with leeks, onions, wine, and cheese

  • Step 1
    In a large, heavy bottomed, lidded pot, place all the polenta ingredients, save the cream. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low-medium or a bubbling simmer. Cook for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Step 2
    After about 15 minutes, start the sauce. Place all sauce ingredients, save the cheese, in a lidded saucepan. Cook on medium for 10 minutes.
  • Step 3
    After that, add cheese, reduce heat to low. Stir until sufficiently blended. Then cover for 5 more minutes.
  • Step 4
    When polenta is cooked through, add cream and turn off heat.
  • Step 5
    Serve by ladling polenta on a plate and spoon on sauce.
  • Step 6
    Optionally sprinkle with fresh herbs and parmesan.

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