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Polenta With
Parmesan

A pot of cornmeal can go from loose and silky to stubbornly thick while you set the table.
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Ingredients • 4 side servings

1 cup medium-ground polenta or coarse cornmeal (about 160 g)
5 cups water (plus hot water as needed)
3/4 teaspoon fine salt (adjust after adding cheese)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan (about 50 g)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional, for serving)

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Equipment

Medium heavy-bottomed saucepan
Whisk
Wooden spoon

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First Step

Bring 5 cups water and the salt to a gentle boil in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan.

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