Pork Ragu Over Creamy Polenta Recipe | Epicurious

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A bowl of pork ragù over creamy polenta on a grey tablecloth.

Pork Ragù Over Creamy PolentaPhoto by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott

Leftover sauce? Bring a pot of water to boil: It's pasta night.

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