Creamy Polenta With Parmesan

Preparation time : 10 mintues
Total cooking time : 10 mintues
Serves : 5

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 garlic, crushed
• 1 cup (150g) instant polenta (cornmeal)
• 1/2 cup (125ml) cream
• 40g butter, chopped
• 1/3 cup (35g) grated fresh parmesan
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika, and extra to garnish 
• Parmesan shavings, to garnish

                               

Method :

1. Bring 3 1/2 cups (875ml) water to the boil in a large, heavy -based saucepan.
2. Add the salt and crushed garlic.  Stir in the polenta  with a wooden spoon, breaking up any lumps.
3. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, or until smooth, stirring often.
   
   
4. Add half the cream and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the polenta  is thick and comes away from the pan.
    
5. Stir in the butter.  Remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan, paprika and remaining cream.
6. Transfer to a warm serving bowl and sprinkle with paprika.  Garnish with Parmesan shavings and serve at once.