1 cup course ground cornmeal (buy the best you can afford)
Grated Grana Padano to taste
Butter to taste
Process
Bring a pot of water to a rapid boil and slowly pour in the cornmeal, whisking until it becomes thick. Turn the flame to a simmer and cook for 30-40 minutes. You can, of course, stir every few minutes but we find this method unnecessary. We stir every 8-10 minutes, though do check if the mixture is become too dry/thick (too quickly); if this is the case simply add a bit hot water. Add cheese and butter and stir. Serve hot. If you'd like you can stir in mushrooms or top with a bit of tomato sauce.
Recipe by Scordo.com - Italian Food Recipes and Lifestyle at http://www.scordo.com/polenta/basic-polenta-recipe.html