Sunday Brunch: Italian Sausage Ragu over Parmesan Polenta

Ingredients

• 1 lb. Italian sausage
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. garlic, minced
• 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp. tomato paste
• ½ c. dry red wine (optional)
• ½ tsp. sugar
• ½ tsp. dried oregano
• ½ tsp. salt or to taste
• ½ tsp. pepper or to taste
• 6-8 fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
• Chopped parsley and extra parmesan for garnish
• 4 c. chicken broth
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 c. dry polenta or corn grits
• 1 c. heavy cream
• 1 c. grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. pepper