Polenta with cottage cheese sauce and herbs

3 servings

60 minutes

Polenta with cottage cheese sauce and herbs is a dish that perfectly combines simplicity and elegance of Italian cuisine. Polenta, a traditional corn porridge, is the foundation of Italy's peasant cuisine and has become a popular side dish worldwide over the years. In this version, it gains a special flavor from olive oil and delicate cottage cheese sauce. The mixture of cottage cheese with sour cream, garlic, and fresh herbs gives the dish an airy texture and freshness. Layering it with a drizzle of ketchup makes it not only tasty but also aesthetically pleasing. Polenta with cottage cheese sauce is perfect as a light dinner or side dish, pairing well with vegetables and white wine. This dish will bring you the warmth and comfort of Italian gastronomy in every bite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 501.8
• Proteins: 19.1g
• Fats: 11.9g
• Carbohydrates: 81.4g

Ingredients

• Olive oil: 1 tbsp
• Corn grits: 300 g
• Cottage cheese: 1 jar
• Green: 1 bunch
• Garlic: 1 pc
• Sour cream: 1 tbsp
• Ketchup: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cook the corn grits as instructed on the package, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Corn grits: 300 g
   • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon

2. The sauce is made by mixing Valio cottage cheese (large pack) with one or two spoons of sour cream; a clove of garlic is pressed; herbs (dill and parsley) are added. Spices can be added to taste. And the sauce is ready.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 1 jar
   • Sour cream: 1 tablespoon
   • Garlic: 1 piece
   • Green: 1 bunch
   • Ketchup:  to taste

3. Served in layers: corn porridge, sauce, a drop of ketchup.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ketchup:  to taste