Ingredients

2 quarts chicken broth or water

2 teaspoons coarse salt

1 box (8.8 ounces) quick-cooking polenta (1 1/2 cups)

1/2 stick unsalted butter

3 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (1 cup)

Freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Combine broth and salt, and bring to a boil. Slowly whisk in polenta, changing to a wooden spoon as the mixture thickens, and cook 5 minutes.

Stir in butter and cheese, and season with pepper.