POLENTA IN A BOWL

Good morning.  Looks like another beautiful day in sunny California.  I have talked to you before about Polenta.  It really is a staple in many parts of Italy.  There are so many ways that you can prepare this wonderful dish.  You can use the standard long cooking kind or the instant which is so easy, there really is no reason to have it often.  This recipe today, is one that my Grandmother made a lot for us.  It is the Italian version of mashed potatoes and gravy.  A real dish of comfort food.

POLENTA IN A BOWL

3 cups of water
1/2 cup cream
1 cup of Polenta
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 tsp of salt
1/2 cup Parmesan
(Or you can use the instant polenta adding butter and parmesan and cream)
Marinara sauce (make your own or use your favorite kind)

   Bring the water to a boil.  Add the salt.  Add the polenta stirring constantly with a wire whip.  If it thickens too much add a little more water (or some cream).  The polenta should be very creamy not stiff. When done add the butter and cheese.
   The polenta should be very creamy.  In individual serving bowls, add a scoop of polenta, some sauce, then another scoop of polenta, some more sauce, and top with freshly grated parmesan.

Talk about comfort food, this is it.  I guarantee your family will like it.  Plus you will be bringing something new to the table.

Thanks for stopping in today
Ciao
Grayce