Polenta #1

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Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup cold water
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup butter -- melted
1/2 cup parmesan cheese -- grated
 

Preparation:

Combine cornmeal, cold water, and salt. Stir into the boiling water. Stir constantly over low heat for about 15 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons butter and stir. Sprinkle each individual serving with some of the melted butter and some of the grated cheese. Serve hot. SAUTEED POLENTA: Put any leftover polenta in a shallow pan and refrigerate. Cut into 1/2-inch slices and slowly sauté‚the slices in a mixture of half olive oil and half butter. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese or with Marinara Sauce.