Polenta With Italian Sausage - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups water
1 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb Italian sausage
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian stewed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Preparation

Combine water, cornmeal and salt in a double boiler or heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, brown sausage and garlic in a large skillet; drain. Cool slightly. Cut sausage into 1-in. pieces; return to skillet.
Add tomatoes, tomato paste and parsley; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat.
Spread half of the cornmeal mixture in a serving dish; top with half of the sausage mixture. Repeat layers.
Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately.