Italian-style sausage stew with polenta

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook sausages for 8 mins or until just cooked through. Transfer to a plate.

Add eggplant, zucchini and mushrooms to pan. Cook for 5 mins or until softened. Add tomatoes and 1/2 cup water. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 12 mins or until tender. Slice sausages and add to pan for the last 2 mins of cooking.

Meanwhile, bring milk and 1 1/2 cups water to the boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add polenta in a steady stream and cook, stirring, for 5 mins or until soft and creamy. Serve with stew and top with basil.