Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      tablespoon    salt
   8      ounces        dried lentils
   2                    garlic cloves
  12                    fresh sage leaves
   4      tablespoons   extra-virgin olive oil
   4      tablespoons   red wine vinegar
                        salt -- to taste
                        freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste
   1      pound         cotecchino sausage -- (1 sausage)

Preparation:

Bring 6 cups of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Add the lentils, garlic and sage. Boil the lentils until tender yet still firm, about 20 minutes. Drain in a colander over the sink and place in a mixing bowl. Combine the lentils with the oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Set aside. Prick the sausage with a pin several times. Place in a large pot of cold water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to a very low boil and cover the pot. Cook for 1 1/2 hours. Place the marinating lentils on a large serving platter to form a bed for the Cotecchino. Remove the Cotecchino from the cooking liquid and drain. Slice the Cotecchino into 1/2-inch rounds and place on a platter over the lentils. Serve. Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-5683)