Medium
Italian
Polenta
Creamy cornmeal porridge
40
Total Minutes
6
Servings
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
5 min
Prep Time
35 min
Cook Time
40 min
Total Time
Ingredients (6 items)
1.00 cup
Coarse cornmeal
polenta
4.00 cups
Water
1.00 tsp
Salt
4.00 tbsp
Butter
0.50 cup
Parmigiano-Reggiano
grated
0.50 tsp
Black pepper
Instructions (6 steps)
1
Bring salted water to boil in heavy pot.
2
Gradually whisk in cornmeal to prevent lumps.
3
Reduce heat, simmer stirring frequently.
30 minutes
4
Cook until thick and creamy.
5
Stir in butter and cheese off heat.
6
Season with pepper and serve immediately.