Lentils With Sausages
(Lenticchie Con Salsiccia)
Ingredients:
9 oz (250 grams) lentils, soaked in cold water for 3 hours and drained
1 celery stalk
1 carrot
1 small onion
8 small Italian sausages
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
6 fresh sage leaves
1 garlic clove
Directions:
Put the lentils into a saucepan, add water to cover, and the celery, carrot and onion and bring to the boil.
Lower the heat and simmer for about 1 and 1/2 hours.
Put the sausages in a pan with 2 tablespoons water, prick with a fork and cook for 10 minutes until browned.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in another pan, add the sage and garlic and cook over a low heat until the garlic is golden brown.
Remove and discard the garlic.
Drain the lentils and add to the flavored oil with the sausages.
Mix well and serve. Serves 4.