Puntine di Maiale con Polenta: Pork Ribs with Polenta

Name: Puntine di Maiale con Polenta: Pork Ribs with Polenta
Ingredients: 5 pounds lean country-style pork spare ribs; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 4 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley; 2 large bay leaves; Generous pinch ground cloves; Generous pinch ground cinnamon; Generous pinch ground allspice; 1 cup dry red wine; 2 cups basic tomato sauce, recipe follows; 1/2 cup small Ligurian or Nicoise black olives, pitted; 1 bunch fresh basil cut into chiffonade; Salt and pepper; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 Spanish onion, chopped in 1/4-inch dice; 4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tablespoon dried; 1/2 medium carrot, finely shredded; 2 (28-ounce) cans peeled whole tomatoes, crushed by hand and juices reserved; Salt; 3 cups water; 1 cup quick cooking polenta or yellow cornmeal; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil