If you want to try Italian polenta, there are many brands of instant polenta available in most grocery stores, but the result is often far from the real things.

But if you want to have a real taste of Italy and are willing to spend more than just a few minutes at te stove, try this simple basic polenta recipe:

Basic Polenta Recipe

The article contains also notes on the history and origin of polenta.

Thanks Cinzia - I will try this too!