Polenta Con Salsiccia

Ingredients

Water

6 cups

Salt

1 tablespoon, plus extra to taste

Polenta

2 cups

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Italian sausage

4 links

Onion

1, diced

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Tomato sauce

2 cups

Pepper

to taste

Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup, grated

Fresh basil

a handful, chopped

Instructions

1. In a large pot, bring the water and 1 tablespoon of salt to a boil. Gradually whisk in the polenta to avoid any lumps.
2. Reduce the heat to low, continuing to stir the polenta frequently for about 30 minutes, until it becomes thick and creamy.
3. As the polenta cooks, heat olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage links and cook until they're evenly browned and fully cooked. Once done, remove the sausages from the skillet and set them aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic releases its aroma.
5. Cut the cooked sausage links into bite-sized pieces and reintroduce them to the skillet with the onion and garlic.
6. Pour in the tomato sauce and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend together. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
7. To serve, ladle a generous portion of the creamy polenta onto each plate. Top with the sausage and tomato sauce mixture.
8. Finish off each plate with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and a scattering of chopped fresh basil.
9. Serve hot and enjoy the taste of traditional Italian comfort food!