Polenta With Meat Sauce Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time2 Hr 30 Min
Ready In2 Hr 45 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 Italian sausage1 pound
 Onion1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Tomatoes1 1 pound
 Tomato Paste1 6 Ounce
 Water1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Parsley1 Tablespoon, minced
 Parmesan cheese1 Tablespoon, grated
 Corn meal1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cold water1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Boiling water2 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

Make Meat Sauce: Slowly brown sausage; add next 7 ingredients.
Simmer uncovered 1 1/2 hours or till thick, stirring occasionally.
Skim off excess fat.
For Polenta, combine corn meal, cold water, and salt; gradually stir into boiling water.
Cook and stir till thick.
Cover; cook over low heat about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour into 9-inch pie plate.
Cool 5 minutes.
Cut in 6 wedges.
Serve Sauce over.
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