Pumpkin Polenta

By gwendee1

Makes 6 servings
Start to Finish: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 cups peeled, cubed pumpkin
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup polenta
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Details

Adapted from purewow.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Spread the pumpkin into an even layer on the baking sheet and drizzle it evenly with the olive oil. Season with rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper, and toss well to coat. Roast the pumpkin until very tender, 25 to 30 minutes.

3. Transfer the pumpkin to a blender or food processor and add the milk. Blend until smooth, and then transfer the mixture to a large pot.

4. Stir in 2 cups water and the heavy cream, and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat.

5. When the liquid is hot, whisk in the polenta. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture becomes thick, resembling oatmeal, 25 to 30 minutes.

6. Stir in the Parmesan and butter, and check the seasoning; add more salt and pepper, if needed. Serve warm.

Note: Crunched for time? Substitute 2 cups canned pumpkin puree for the roasted pumpkin in this recipe.



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