Cotecchino with Lentils

• 1 tbsp. salt
• 8 oz. dried lentils
• 2 cloves garlic
• 12 fresh sage leaves
• 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 tbsp. red wine vinegar
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 lb. cotecchino sausage (1-inch sausage)

1. Bring 6 cups of water to a boil and add 1 tbsp.
2. of salt.
3. Add the lentils, garlic and sage.
4. Boil the lentils until tender yet still firm, approximately 20 minutes.
5. Drain in a colander over the sink and place in a mixing bowl.
6. Combine the lentils with the oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
7. Set aside.
8. Prick the sausage with a pin several times.
9. Place in a large pot of cold water and bring to a boil over medium heat.
10. Reduce the heat to a very low boil and cover the pot.
11. Cook for 1-1/2 hours.
12. Place the marinating lentils on a large serving platter to form a bed for the cotecchino.
13. Remove the cotecchino from the cooking liquid and drain.
14. Slice the cotecchino into 1/2-inch rounds and place on a platter over the lentils.
15. Serve.

salt, dried lentils, garlic, sage, extravirgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, freshly ground black pepper, cotecchino sausage

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/5239 (may not work)