New Year's Eve Cotechino

Ingredients

• 2 cotechini (Italian garlic sausages), about 1 pound each (available at Italian butcher shops)
• 1 onion, crosscut at the root end
• 1 celery rib, cut in two
• 1 parsley sprig
• 1 carrot cut in two
• 1 bay leaf
• 10 to 12 peppercorns
• Sprig of fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• Minced fresh parsley for garnish

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

    337 calories; 28 grams fat; 8 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 11 grams monounsaturated fat; 5 grams polyunsaturated fat; 3 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 17 grams protein; 79 milligrams cholesterol; 849 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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8 servings

Preparation

1. Pierce sausages in several places to prevent them from popping. In a large stockpot combine sausages with onion, celery, parsley, carrot, bay leaf, peppercorns and thyme. Add water to cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat. Simmer 1 hour. Allow to cool in cooking liquid.
2. Garnish with parsley and serve warm or at room temperature with lentil

1 hour 10 minutes