Mario Batali's Lentils with Pancetta

Serve this side dish at your holiday dinner.

skill level

Easy

time

1-30min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Mario Batali

Serve Mario's lentils with pancetta at your holiday dinner!

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ingredients

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step 1

ingredients 1/2 pound Small Lentils (preferably Castellucio)
1 Carrot (halved)
1 Onion (halved)
1 Celery Rib (halved)
2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
2 ounces Pancetta

instructions Put the lentils in a medium pot, add water to cover by 2 inches, and bring to a simmer. Add the vegetables, mustard, and pancetta, reduce the heat, and simmer gently until the lentils are just tender, about 20 minutes.
step 2

ingredients

instructions Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid, and transfer to a large bowl.
step 3

ingredients 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Flaky Sea Salt and coarsely ground Black Pepper

instructions Remove the vegetables and pancetta from the lentils; discard the vegetables. Coarsely chop the pancetta and add to the lentils. Add just enough of the reserved cooking liquid to moisten the lentils, then add the oil and season with salt and pepper. Serve, or let stand at room temperature to bring out the flavors.
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