Mahnke Family RecipesGiorgio's sausage and lentils
From Italy Unpacked, Series 3: 2. 'To the Centre of the Earth' with Andrew Graham-Dixon and Giorgio Locatelli.
Ingredients
- 34 ounces / 1 litre passata34 ounces / 1 litre passata
- 6 links sausages6 links sausages
- 2 sticks celery2 sticks celery
- 1 stick carrot1 stick carrot
- 1⁄2 lbs / 250 g lentils1⁄2 lbs / 250 g lentils
- 800 ml / 800 g water800 ml / 800 g water
- 2 cloves garlic2 cloves garlic
- 1 medium onion1 medium onion
- 1 T fennel seeds1 T fennel seeds
- 100 ml / 100 g red wine (optional)100 ml / 100 g red wine (optional)
- 1 t salt & pepper1 t salt & pepper
I have changed this a bit by adding red wine, a carrot and fennel seeds.
Method
- in one pan - simmer lentils, garlic and celery - approx. 20 min
- in a second pan - fry sausages remove
- fry onions and carrot in the sausage pan
- add fennel seeds, salt and pepper
- add wine to deglaze
- add passata and simmer 10 minutes
- strain and add lentils
- cook together for 5 more minutes
- top with olive oil and serve with crusty bread
Servings
4
Category
Cuisine
Author
Giorgio Locatelli, Italy Unpacked