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Method

Cheesy polenta

with sausage

ragout

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cucina

1 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, chopped

1 garlic clove, finely chopped

6 pork sausage, skins removed

400g can chopped tomato

200ml chicken stock

1 tbsp tomato purée

4 rosemary sprigs, chopped

200g instant polenta (available from larger supermarkets and Holland & Barrett)

100g smoked cheese, grated

Meanwhile, make up the polenta following pack instructions. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese, with some seasoning. Spoon the polenta onto 4 plates, then top with the ragout and a sprinkling of the remaining rosemary.

Stir in the chopped tomatoes, stock, purée and most of the rosemary. Bring to a simmer and cook for another 8-10 mins or until the mixture is thickened. Season to taste.

Heat the oil in a large casserole dish over a medium-high heat and cook the onion and garlic for a few minutes. Stir in the sausages, breaking them up into small pieces as you go, and cook for another 8-9 mins.