Herbed Lentils With Italian Sausage Recipe
A hearty and flavorful stew of hot or sweet Italian sausages and lentils makes for a simple, filling winter comfort meal.
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Instructions
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Clean lentils, place in a 2.5-quart saucepan with cold water to cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 45 minutes until almost tender.
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Meanwhile, pierce sausages, place in a small saucepan, and cover with chicken broth. Bring broth to a gentle boil, then simmer for 40 minutes, skimming foam and fat.
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Once sausages are cooked, remove from heat and let rest in broth while lentils finish.
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Warm oil in a medium skillet, then sauté onion, celery, carrot, garlic, and sage over medium heat until onion is translucent and vegetables are tender.
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Drain sausages, reserving liquid. Add sautéed vegetables, salt, pepper, and tomato paste to the lentil pot; mix.
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Stir in 3/4 cup of the reserved sausage broth, then taste and adjust seasoning. Slice sausages and serve alongside warm lentils and vegetables.