K's  Tomato  Polenta

3 c water
1 tsp low sodium salt [optional]
1/2 c coarse ground dry corn [polenta]
1/2 tsp dry basil, crush
2-3 tsp tomato paste
4 dried tomato 1/2's in olive oil, drain, chop small

Boil water.  Wisk in dry polenta stirring constantly.  Add remaining ingredients. 
 Stir often until corn is done [about 30 min].  It will be soft textured.  Serve.