Even More Simple Polenta

Boil water in a heavy-bottomed pot. When boilding, whisk in polenta and salt. Turn down the ehat and stir constantly until the polenta is suspended in the water and no longer settles to the bottom of the pot. cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, at a bare simmer. Add water if the polenta gets too thick.

Stir in the butter or olive oil and the Parmesan cheese. Taste and add more salt if needed. (Be careful when tasting the polenta; it is very hot). Keep warm until ready to erve or spread it out on a rimmed baking sheet and let cool.