Name: Soft Polenta
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups water; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/4 cups quick-cooking polenta (precooked maize meal)*

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

6 cups water

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter

1 teaspoon salt

1 1/4 cups quick-cooking polenta (precooked maize meal)*

Preparation

Step 1
Bring 6 cups water, 1/4 cup butter, and 1 teaspoon salt to boil in heavy large saucepan. Gradually whisk in polenta. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir constantly until polenta thickens, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
*Quick-cooking polenta (precooked maize meal) is available at some supermarkets and at Italian markets.

TagsItalian European Polenta Rice & Grains Side Dinner Lunch Vegetarian Nut Free Easy Quick Simmer Bon Appétit

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