Dinner Tonight: Asparagus Polenta With Burrata

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/2 cups polenta
• 2 bunches thick asparagus (about 2 pounds)
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 to 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 whole burrata cheese
• balsamic vinegar
• flaky sea salt