Sausage and Polenta

1. Form 1 lb. Italian sausage into a patty and grill on George Foreman type grill.

2. Fry a chopped onion in 2 Tbs. olive oil over medium heat.

3. Slice the sausage patty into strips and fry along with the onion until brown.

4. Add 1/2 cup dry vermouth and deglaze.

5. Add 2 cups Sardinian-style tomato sauce and reduce heat to low. Stir often.

6. Slice some pre-made polenta and layer half of it on the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish. Top with half of the sausage and tomato sauce.

7. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup grated Pecorino and then repeat, adding polenta and sausage mixture and another 1/2 cup grated cheese.

8. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes, then sprinkle with some chopped basil and 1 Tbs. olive oil.

Inspired by: Efisio Farris's Sweet Myrtle & Bitter Honey