Soft Polenta

Ingredients

• 0.1 lb butter 
• 0.8 cup parmesan cheese shredded
• 1 serving bell pepper 
• 2 cups coarse polenta 
• 1 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• frying pan
• whisk

Directions

1. In a 4- to 6-quart pan over medium-high heat, bring 9 cups water to a boil.
2. Whisk in salt and polenta. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until polenta is smooth to taste, 25 to 30 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and stir in butter and parmesan cheese; add pepper to taste. Cover and keep warm over low heat.