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Basic Polenta

This soft polenta is good topped with parmesan and fresh thyme and rosemary.

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Basic PolentaBeth Galton

Ingredients

8 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups polenta (coarse cornmeal)

Preparation

  1. Combine 8 cups water and salt in heavy larger saucepan. Bring to a boil. Gradually add cornmeal, whisking until smooth. reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until polenta is thick and creamy, stirring frequently, about 30 minutes.

TagsItalianEuropeanPolentaRice & GrainsSideDinnerDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianEasy5 Ingredients or FewerSimmerBon Appétit
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