UmbrianItalian
Pasta and Lentils
by Gambero Rosso · 452K subscribers on YouTube
A traditional Umbrian pasta and lentil soup made with small lentils from Castelluccio, broken spaghetti, and a touch of ciauscolo sausage, garlic, and chili pepper.
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients
9 items- Olive Oil
- Chili Pepperseeds removed
- Garlicone clove, crushed
- Ciauscoloused both in the base and as garnish, broken into pieces
- Lentilspreferably from Castelluccio, small variety
- Vegetable Brothadd gradually as needed
- Spaghettibroken into pieces
- Parmigiano Reggiano(optional) — optional, grated
- Parsley(optional) — optional, chopped
Method
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pot.
- Add a split chili pepper (seeds removed) and a clove of garlic, crushed.
- Add a piece of ciauscolo (spreadable salami) and break it up with a spoon.
- Add the lentils and stir to coat.
- Add vegetable broth a little at a time, as you would for risotto.
- Let the lentils cook for about 30 minutes, adding more broth as needed.
- Break the spaghetti into pieces and add to the pot.
- Cook for about 12 minutes until the pasta is al dente.
- Optionally, add grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
- Serve with a small piece of raw ciauscolo on top.
Gambero Rosso
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