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Cotechino, Italian sausage served with lentils

Cotechino with Lentils

Cotechino is an iconic dish in Italian cuisine, traditionally prepared for New Year's Eve, as lentils symbolize wealth and abundance. Slow cooking makes this dish incredibly tender and flavorful. The combination of cotechino and braised lentils creates a perfect harmony that can be a highlight of your festive table.

Prep Time 30 min
Preparation 3 hr
Total 3 hr 30 min
550 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 4
⭕ 1 Cotechino sausage
⭕ 250 g Dried lentils
⭕ 1 Onion (finely chopped)
⭕ 1 Carrot (finely chopped)
⭕ 1 stalk Celery stalk (finely chopped)
⭕ 2 tbsp Olive oil
⭕ 2 Bay leaves
⭕ 1 cloves Garlic (crushed)
⭕ 100 ml Dry white wine
⭕ 1 tsp Salt
⭕ 0.5 tsp Black pepper

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    Place the cotechino sausage in a large pot with cold water. Simmer over low heat for approximately 2-3 hours, allowing the fat to render completely and the sausage to become tender.

    2

    Meanwhile, prepare the lentils: wash them and soak in cold water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.

    3

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion, carrot, celery, and crushed garlic until softened. Add the bay leaves and cook for 5 minutes.

    4

    Add the lentils and pour in the white wine, stirring to combine. Add enough water to cover the lentils, and season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.

    5

    Once the cotechino is cooked, slice it. Serve the sausage slices over the braised lentils, and garnish with fresh herbs.