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Polenta has been dubbed by some as “Italian grits” and is still known as a peasant food in most parts of Italy. Peasant food or food fit for a king, either way it is delicious!
Prepare this several hours before serving. Make a quick and easy Italian Sausage Marinara and served it on top of the fried polenta.

Fried Polenta

Also seen on Say-Very Sweet Things

Ingredients

5    cups    water
1 1/2    teaspoons    salt
1 1/4    cups    cornmeal, yellow ( medium grain )
1/8    teaspoon    black pepper ( 1/8 - 1/4 tsp )
1/2    cup    parmidiano-reggiano cheese ( fresh grated )
2    tablespoons    butter

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, place the 5 cups of water and the salt. Bring to a boil and add cornmeal gr adually by handfuls stirring to avoid lu mps. When the mixtur e starts to thicken,

Adapted from http://sayverysweetthings.com