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or potato gnocchi or pasta. Which you use depends on how cold it is. You can add more cheese to the polenta, a Gruyère- or fontina-type one that is stretchy when melted. Getting the ragu ready ...

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The ragu base ... stir in the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, according to the box instructions for al dente, about 10 minutes. As the pasta cooks, taste the sauce and season with salt ...