INGREDIENTS
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1 large red bell pepper
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2 tablespoons EVOO
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8 ounces bulk hot Italian sausage or 5 ounces coarsely grated Calabrese salami
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4 ounces pancetta, finely diced
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1 pound ground pork
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
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1 teaspoon fennel seeds
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3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 mild or 2 hot fresh red chile peppers, seeded and very finely chopped
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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1 sprig fresh oregano, finely chopped
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1/4 cup tomato paste
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1/2 cup dry red wine
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4 to 5 cups chicken stock
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1 cup whole milk
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1 cup quick-cooking polenta
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 cup grated pecorino, plus more for serving
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish