This recipe guides you through creating a smooth, creamy, and perfectly cooked polenta. Ideal as a side dish or base for your favorite toppings.
Preparation time
5min
Cooking time
30min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 cup polenta cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4.5 cups water
Directions
Step 1
In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the salt.
Step 2
Gradually whisk in the polenta cornmeal. Reduce heat to low.
Step 3
Cook the polenta, stirring constantly, until it thickens and starts to pull away from the sides of the pot, about 30 minutes.
Step 4
Stir in the butter and grated Parmesan cheese until fully combined and smooth.
Step 5
Serve hot as a side dish or as a base for toppings.