Polenta With Meat Sauce

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 pounds mild Italian sausage, casings removed
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup dry white wine
• 1 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree (from one 15-ounce can)
• 3/4 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
• 6 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons light cream
• 4 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/3 cups coarse or medium cornmeal
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan, plus more for serving

1. In a large deep frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderately high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up the meat with a fork until no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Tilt the pan and spoon off all but 2 tablespoons fat. Reduce the heat to moderate. Add the carrots, onion, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the wine and let simmer 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, broth, 4 tablespoons of the parsley, the bay leaf, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Uncover, add the pepper, and simmer 5 minutes longer. Remove the bay leaf. Stir in the cream and the remaining 2 tablespoons parsley.
3. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring the water and the remaining 1 1/4 teaspoons salt to a boil. Add the cornmeal in a slow stream, whisking constantly. Whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until the polenta is thick, about 20 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan.
4. Serve the polenta topped with the meat sauce. Pass additional Parmesan.
5. Wine Recommendation: Homey food calls for a simple but flavorful red wine. For a touch of regional authenticity, select a Sangiovese di Romagna.

olive oil, italian sausage, carrots, onion, garlic, white wine, tomatoes, chicken broth, parsley, bay leaf, salt, freshground black pepper, light cream, water, coarse

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/polenta-with-meat-sauce (may not work)