Claudia'S Creamy Polenta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon dry basil
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

Place water, salt, and oil in a 2-quart saucepan and bring to boiling.
Gradually whisk in the cornmeal.
Boil gently, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes.
Stir in the Parmesan,basil and pepper.
Makes 4 servings.