Polenta Con Le Salsicce

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   In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring 3 cups water or broth to a boil.

2. 2

   In a bowl, whisk corn meal with remaining 2 cups water or broth.

3. 3

   Pour the cornmeal mixture into the saucepan, whisking constantly until it comes to a boil.

4. 4

   Reduce the heat to low; cook, stirring every 10 minutes or so, until thick and creamy, about 30 to 40 minutes.

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   Preheat oven to 385 degrees F.

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   Once the polenta is ready, spread it out about a finger thick, and slice it into strips.

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   Meanwhile, cook the sausages in another pan with just a drop of water.

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   When theyre done, skin and them and break them up, and mix them with the tomato sauce.

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   Put the strips of polenta in an ovenproof dish and sprinkle them with the Parmigiano, the sausages, and the butter.

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    Heat the dish through in the oven, about 20 minutes, and serve.

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    This is especially good as part of an informal lunch.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.