This Italian Polenta with Mushrooms is rustic comfort food at its finest, bringing together silky, creamy polenta with earthy sautéed mushrooms for a dish that’s both simple and sophisticated. The polenta cooks low and slow until it’s luxuriously creamy, then gets enriched with butter, milk, and nutty Parmesan cheese for incredible depth. Golden mushrooms sautéed with garlic and butter provide the perfect savory topping, while fresh parsley adds brightness—creating a vegetarian main course or side dish that feels both elegant and deeply satisfying.
Italian Polenta with Mushrooms
Recipe by Daily Disher
Italian Polenta with Mushrooms features creamy Parmesan polenta topped with tender sautéed mushrooms, garlic, butter, and fresh parsley.
Course: Main
/Cuisine: Italian
/Difficulty: Medium
Servings
4
Prep time
15 minutes
Cooking time
35 minutes
Calories
350 kcal
50 minutes
Ingredients
1 cup polenta
4 cups water
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
200 grams mushrooms
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Directions
1.
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and gradually whisk in the polenta.
2.
Continue to stir the polenta frequently, ensuring it does not stick to the pan, for about 30 minutes or until it's thick and creamy.
3.
While the polenta is cooking, clean and slice the mushrooms. Finely chop the garlic for the mushroom mixture.
4.
In a skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and butter until melted. Add the garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
5.
Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until they are golden and tender.
6.
Season the mushrooms with salt and black pepper, then stir in freshly chopped parsley before removing from heat.
7.
Once the polenta is ready, stir in milk and Parmesan cheese until fully incorporated and creamy.
8.
Serve the creamy polenta on plates, topped generously with the sautéed mushrooms. Garnish with additional Parmesan and parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Total number of serves:
4 servings
Calories:
350kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
8g
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg