Polenta with Arugula

Ingredients

• 3 cups arugula coarsely chopped
• 1 stick butter 
• 2  garlic cloves minced
• 0.8 cup parmesan freshly grated
• 1.5 cups quick-cooking polenta pre-cooked ( maize meal)
• 1.5 teaspoons salt plus more to taste
• 8 cups water 
• 0.5 cup whipping cream 

Equipment

• sauce pan
• whisk

Directions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. Combine the water and salt in a heavy large saucepan. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Gradually whisk in the polenta. Decrease the heat to medium-low. Stir constantly until polenta thickens, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and arugula, and stir until the arugula is wilted. Stir in the butter, cream, and cheese, if using. Season the polenta, to taste, with salt and pepper.