Creamy Polenta Bolognese

Ingredients (19)

• Bolognese:
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 lb hot Italian sausage
• 1 cup red wine
• 32 oz. can San Marzano tomatoes
• pinch red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/4 chopped fresh basil
• salt to taste
• Polenta:
• 3 cups water
• 5 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 1 cup dry polenta
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Romano cheese
• salt to taste