Polenta with Vegan Tomato and Sausage Sauce

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 18 oz. pre-made Polenta (found at most grocery stores- cornmeal and water)
• 1 lb. ground vegan sausage (I use Gimmie Lean! brand)
• olive oil
• 1 6oz. can tomato paste
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1 lb. can diced tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon vegan sugar
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup grated vegan mozzarella ( I use VEGAN RELLA)not necessary if you can''t find it.
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano

Directions:

1. Brown sausage substitute in pan with olive oil. 2. Add onion, garlic, tomato paste, tomatoes, vegan sugar, salt, oregano & pepper. Stir. 3. Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat, simmer about 30 min. stirring occasionally. 4. Cut Polenta in 16 1/2" slices. Arrange in 2qt. baking dish. 5. Pour sauce over Polenta slices, sprinkle with VEGAN RELLA. 6. Cover baking dish with tin foil. 7. Bake in preheated oven at 325 degrees for 25-30 min.

Serves: 8

Preparation time: 1 1/2 hours