Polenta Con Funghi

Ingredients

• Black pepper (to taste)
• Fresh thyme (1 tablespoon)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Mixed mushrooms (1 pound, sliced)
• Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
• Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup, grated)
• Butter (2 tablespoons)
• Salt (1 teaspoon)
• Polenta (1 cup)
• Water (4 cups)

Instructions

1. In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Slowly whisk in the polenta and salt, then reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring often, until creamy, about 25 minutes.
2. Stir in the butter and Parmesan cheese until well combined. Cover and keep warm.
3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until browned and tender, about 10 minutes.
4. Add the garlic and thyme to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Season with black pepper.
5. To serve, spoon the polenta into bowls and top with the mushroom mixture.