Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
Add sausage; cook 5 minutes or until browned,
stirring to crumble. Stir in pepper. Remove
sausage mixture to a bowl with a slotted spoon.
Remove pan from heat (do not wipe out pan).
Combine onion, carrot, and garlic on a cutting
board; finely chop. Return pan to medium-high.
Add onion mixture to pan; cook 5 to 7 minutes
or until tender. Add sausage mixture, 1/2 cup
water, and tomato sauce to pan; cook 1 minute.
Bring remaining 3 cups water to a boil in a
medium saucepan. whisk in polenta. Reduce heat;
cook 3 minutes or until thickened, stirring
frequently with a whisk or spoon. Stir in
cheese. Serve polenta with pork mixture and
parsley, if desired.
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