Cotechino with Lentils

45 minutes | serves 4


1 large Cotechino sausage
8 ounces dried lentils
2 cloves garlic, peeled
12 fresh sage leaves
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large (about 2 pounds) cotechino sausage


In a medium saucepan, bring 6 cups of water to boil, and add one tablespoon of salt.


Add the lentils, garlic, and sage and cook the lentils at a gentle boil until tender yet still firm, for about 20 minutes. Drain and place in a medium bowl.


Add the olive oil to the lentils and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.


Follow the instructions on the packaging of your Cotechino to cook it to perfection.


Spread the marinated lentils on a large serving platter to form a bed for the Cotechino.


Slice the Cotechino into ¼ -inch thick rounds, arrange it over the lentils, and serve it.