Polenta-Italian "Pasta" Dish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 c. water
dash of salt
1/2 to 1 c. grated Parmesan cheese
2 c. yellow cornmeal
1/3 c. butter or margarine

Preparation

Melt butter.
Add water, cornmeal and salt.
Cook slowly on low for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring often with wooden spoon.
Stir in cheese and cook a few minutes more.
Serve with tomato or mushroom sauce or additional cheese and butter.
Goes well with sharp flavored on marinated vegetables.
Excellent leftovers; I like it cold, straight out of the refrigerator.