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Creamy Polenta

Name: Creamy Polenta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 150 g (3/4 cup) instant polenta; 750 ml (3 cups) water or stock; 50 g (1/4 cup) butter; 50 g (2/3 cup) parmesan, grated; Salt and pepper, to taste

Serves 4 Prep 5 mins Cook 25 mins Total 30 mins

Ingredients

150 g (3/4 cup) instant polenta
750 ml (3 cups) water or stock
50 g (1/4 cup) butter
50 g (2/3 cup) parmesan, grated
Salt and pepper, to taste

Method

Bring water or stock to a boil. Whisk in polenta in a steady stream.
Cook stirring 5–20 minutes depending on type, until thick and creamy.
Stir in butter and parmesan. Season and serve.

Tip: Keep stirring to avoid lumps — a whisk helps at the start.