PECORINO-AND-PEPPER POLENTA

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Cheesy polenta -- ready in 20 minutes -- is a satisfying side dish that easily pairs with whatever main dish is on the menu.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal (not fine ground)
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine 4 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper; bring to a boil. Whisking constantly, gradually add cornmeal. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, whisking often, until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, and stir in Pecorino and butter. Serve immediately, sprinkled with more pepper.

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