Ingredients
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
6 large portobello mushroom caps, thinly sliced
2 ounces dried porcini mushrooms
6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
2 cups instant or quick-cooking polenta
1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese (4 generous handfuls)
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper, plus more for seasoning
1/4 cup Marsala wine (eyeball it)
Salt
Flat leaf parsley, chopped (a generous handful)
Directions
In a large skillet, heat the EVOO, five turns of the pan, over medium-high heat. Add the portobello mushrooms and cook until tender, about 12 minutes. Set the skillet aside. In a saucepan, simmer the dried porcinis in the vegetable broth until softened, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the porcinis to a cutting board. Chop and set aside. Pour the broth into a bowl, discarding any grit at the bottom of the pan; wipe out the pan. Return the broth to the pan, add the polenta and stir until thick, about 2 minutes. Stir in the cheese and pepper. Keep warm. Add the Marsala to the skillet with the portobellos; season with salt and pepper. Stir in the reserved chopped porcinis. Ladle the polenta into bowls. Top with the mushrooms and parsley.