From the North, a rich and flavorful comfort food: Polenta Uncia

Polenta Uncia is an unforgettable rustic dish that brings to mind the rolling hills and alpine pastures. This delightful combination of polenta, cheese, and melted butter is a celebration of flavor, born from the ingenious use of humble ingredients. It reflects a time when the necessity to stave off hunger sharpened the art of resourcefulness, resulting in recipes of timeless goodness despite limited means.  

A dish made for those who love to savor life, Polenta Uncia is the perfect winter comfort food—rich, hearty, and warming. Here, we present the original recipe for Polenta Uncia from our Cesarina Beatrice of Como.  

"This dish has deep roots in many Lombardy families, not just mine. It’s the quintessential one-pot meal (especially when paired with sautéed mushrooms). In winter, it’s a Sunday staple on my grandmother’s table. It’s so beloved that my little cousin from Latina even asks for it in the summer when she’s on holiday at the lake! It’s interesting how the recipe evolves every time, influenced by factors like the saltiness of the polenta, the choice of cheeses, or how the butter and sage are cooked. Let’s not forget that this is a humble dish, and every family has its own twist on it. My version differs from my grandmother’s, particularly in the cheeses I use (I prefer those from Valtellina, while she opts for local producers) and the butter preparation: hers is hazelnut brown, while mine is lighter".