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Post by marlaoh on Dec 27, 2002 9:35:45 GMT -6
Cotechino con Lenticchie 1 pound cotechino 1 onion, chopped 1 bay leaf 8 whole black peppercorns 1 sprig fresh thyme 7 cups water 1 pound dry green lentils 1 onions, quartered 1 clove garlic 1 bay leaf 1 large carrot, quartered salt and pepper to taste 4 cups water 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped Directions 1 Pierce the cotechino with a fork in several places. In a large pot place the cotechino, chopped onion, 1 bay leaf, peppercorns and thyme. Cover with water and bring all to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 45 to 50 minutes, if using fresh cotechino (for precooked cotechino, simmer for 20 minutes). 2 In a large pot combine the lentils, quartered onion, garlic, bay leaf, carrot and salt and pepper to taste. Cover with the 4 cups of water. Bring all to a boil; cover, reduce heat to low and let simmer for 40 to 45 minutes or until lentils are soft. Add additional water if necessary. 3 Remove the onion, garlic, bay leaf and carrot; discard. Spoon the lentils into a serving dish, drizzle with olive oil and slice rounds of the cotechino over the top. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and serve. Makes 6 servings
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