FESTIVAL POLENTA
FOR THE SAUCE: 1 lb. bulk pork sausage 1 clove garlic, minced 1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste 1 (8-oz.) can tomato sauce 3/4 cup water FOR THE MUSH: 1 cup Quaker or Aunt Jemima Enriched Corn Meal 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups water 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
TO PREPARE THE SAUCE: Lightly brown sausage in large skillet; drain.
Add remaining ingredients. Bring to boil; cover. Reduce heat; simmer about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
TO PREPARE THE MUSH: Combine corn meal and salt with 1 cup of the water.
Bring remaining 2 cups of the water to boil in top of double boiler over direct heat. Pour corn meal mixture into boiling water, stirring constantly. Cook until thickened, stirring frequently.
Cover; continue cooking over boiling water about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
TO SERVE: Spread half of mush on deep platter. Cover with half of sauce; sprinkle with half of cheese. Repeat layers. Serve immediately.
Makes 6 servings From: Recipelink.com Source: Balancing Money and Menus, The Quaker Oats Company, not dated |