Pre-cooked. Fat free. USDA organic. Non GMO. Gluten-free. Ready to heat & serve. Discover more recipes at ancientharvest.com. There may be some water separation, this is normal. Certified organic by Quality Assurance International (QAI). History of Polenta: In Italy, Polenta is a versatile alternative to pasta, bread or rice, and is especially suited for meat dishes that have plenty of sauce. In northern Italy, it is just as popular as pasta in the south. Traditionally, the first cooking step required stirring for 40-45 minutes in a copper kettle over a hot fire. Precooked Polenta eliminates this tedious chore, while preserving Polenta's ancient Italian heritage.