Polenta with Hot Italian Sausage

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   FIRST, in a medium saucepan bring the 2-3/4 cups of water to a boiling.

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   In a bowl combine corn meal, the remaining cup of additional water and salt.

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   Slowly add to the boiling water, stirring constantly.

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   Cook and stir until boiling.

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   Reduce heat, cover and simmer over low heat 10 to 15 minutes, stirring constantly.

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   Meanwhile, in a frying pan heat crushed red pepper flakes in olive oil until blackened.

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   Crumble in the sausage and lower heat to medium until sausage is browned.

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   Stir the browned sausage into the hot prepared corn meal.

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   While hot, pour the corn meal/sausage mixture into a 9 x 13 baking dish, cover and chill for 30 minutes or until firm.

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    After chilled, pour 2 cups of tomato sauce over the entire cornmeal dish, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and bake in a 350F oven for 1 hour.

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    Remove from oven, cut into squares and serve.

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    Or if you want to eat this authentic Italian dish like an authentic Italian, give each person just a fork and put polenta on a large cutting board in the middle of the table for all to enjoy.

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    No dishes to wash...only forks!

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    No lie!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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