Polenta

Ingredients

• 1 cup coarse-ground polenta (not instant)
• 4 cups water
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• Pepper

Instructions

1. Add polenta, water, and salt to the pot. Whisk briefly to combine.
2. Pressure cook on high for 8 minutes.
3. Natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release.
4. Stir in butter and Parmesan until creamy. Season with pepper.
5. Serve immediately; polenta firms up as it cools.

Notes

For a softer polenta, add a splash of milk or broth when stirring at the end. Leftover polenta can be spread in a pan, chilled, sliced, and pan-fried.