Polenta With Italian Sausage

• 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

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

water, cornmeal, salt, italian sausage, garlic, italian stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/polenta-with-italian-sausage-206376 (may not work)