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4 cups water
1 tsp salt
3 tbsp butter
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated, plus more to garnish.
Bring the water and salt to a rolling boil. Add the polenta slowly stirring continuously until there are no lumps. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until it starts to thicken. Cover and cook for 30 minutes stirring every 5 minutes Turn off the heat and add the 2 tbs butter and then the cheese. Transfer to a serving bowl, top with the remaining butter and some cheese. Serve with any ragout. Or make into polenta crisps or chips (see separate recipes)