polenta

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

That structure is especially visible in central and northern Italy, where dishes often revolve around meat broths, polenta, beans, chestnuts, and long-cooked cuts meant to feed families over several days.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

A braised beef ragù that’s great on top of pasta or a creamy polenta, or as a stew if you add more vegetables.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

The caption of the video, which was shared in conjunction with the Instagram account home.made.nation, notes that Ray served the Bennetts osso bucco with creamy polenta and bread.

From Salon • Sep. 4, 2024

“Awards are nice, like ice cream, like your birthday,” he grins, across his polenta alternative of hummus and salad.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2023

On the back burner, a pan of polenta simmered and popped.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon