Cotechino con Lenticchie Recipe

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).

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.

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.