Polenta With Home Style Marinara Sauce

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   ["Prepare the sauce first:

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   Peel the onion and the garlic cloves; mince both finely.

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   Place the olive oil in a large stock pot and heat over medium high heat. Add the minced garlic and onion. Brown lightly, about 5 to 6 minutes stirring frequently.

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   Lower heat to low and add tomatoes, wine, oregano, pepper and cane sugar. Cover and let simmer for about 40 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.", "Now prepare the polenta:

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   Place the water in a medium sized saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Whisk in the cornmeal slowly in a very thin stream. If you add it too fast, it will lump. Add the butter.

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   Lower the heat to low and stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the mixture is very thick, about 15 to 20 minutes or until it pulls away from the sides of the pan.

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   Pour polenta into a serving platter and top with marinara sauce and parmesan cheese.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.