Seared Polenta With Spicy Heirloom Tomato Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion
• 2 1/2 tablespoons garlic
• 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 6 pounds ripe heirloom tomatoes
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup fresh basil
• 2 cups plain unsweetened soymilk
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 cup corn grits/polenta
• 1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour or corn flour
• canola oil for frying
• 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1/2 cup pine nuts