Polenta

METHOD

step 1: To prepare the polenta

BRING water and salt to a boil in a large pot

POUR polenta slowly into boiling water

WHISK until polenta is stirred

step 2: Final preparation

REDUCE heat to low and simmer, whisking often, for about 5 minutes

COVER and COOK for 30 minutes, whisking every 5 to 6 minutes

Polenta is DONE when texture is creamy

step 3: to serve it

TURN OFF heat and add butter

MIX Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese into polenta

COVER and let stand 5 minutes before transferring the polenta to a serving bowl