Name: Soft Thyme-Scented Polenta
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon salt plus more for seasoning; 2/3 cup polenta (coarse cornmeal; not quick-cooking); 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 peeled garlic clove, smashed

Ingredients

1 teaspoon salt plus more for seasoning
2/3 cup polenta (coarse cornmeal; not quick-cooking)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Freshly ground black pepper
1 peeled garlic clove, smashed

Steps

Bring 1 tsp. salt and 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Whisk in polenta and thyme; return to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until polenta is soft, 25—30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Rub serving bowl with garlic clove before transferring polenta.