Active Time

　　30 minutes

　　Total Time

　　40 minutes

　　This big pot of polenta makes enough to feed four adults several meals. Start by serving some as a soft creamy side dish when it is freshly made, then divide the rest into baking dishes to use later in the week as crusts, croutons, and more.

Ingredients

　　1 Tbsp. kosher salt

　　3 cups polenta (coarse cornmeal)

　　1½ cups finely grated Parmesan

　　1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

　　Bring 9 cups water to a boil in a medium pot over high. Add salt and reduce heat to medium-low. Stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, gradually stream in polenta. Cook, stirring often, until thick and creamy, 30–35 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan and pepper.