Ingredients

4 cups water, divided1 cup cornmeal1 teaspoon salt1 pound Italian sausage links2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine 1 cup water and cornmeal. In a saucepan, bring salt and remaining water to a boil. Slowly stir in cornmeal mixture. Reduce heat; cook for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the sausage and garlic over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Cool slightly. Cut sausage into 1-in. pieces; return to skillet. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste and parsley; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat.

Spread half of the cornmeal mixture in a serving dish; top with half of the sausage mixture. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.