Cotechino con lenticchie

Method

1. 1 Poke a few holes in the cotechino sausages and simmer them in water over low heat for 2 hours and 30 minutes.
2. 2 Soak the brown lentils in cold water for 30 minutes, then drain.
3. 3 Sauté chopped onions, carrots, and celery in olive oil for 8 minutes.
4. 4 Add lentils, tomatoes, bay leaves, and water and simmer for 35 minutes until tender.
5. 5 Slice the cotechino into thick rounds, arrange them on lentils, and serve hot.

With an appliance

• Pressure cooker 2 hr

  Replace step 1: boil cotechino under high pressure for 45 minutes, then let it air dry for 15 minutes; the lentils in step 4 should still be simmered separately for 35 minutes to soften them without breaking.