Sausage and Lentils

This is a healthy alternative to potatoes or pasta, lentils are quick and easy to cook and go well with good quality sausages.

Serves: 2 children

Steps

1. Pre heat the oven to 180oc / Gas Mark 4
2. While the sausages are cooking, fry the pancetta in a little olive oil in a heavy casserole dish for 4 minutes.
3. Add the chopped onion and garlic and fry for another 4 minutes until soft.
4. Add the lentils and 500ml of water or enough water to cover the lentils.
5. Simmer for 20 minutes until soft.
6. Slice the sausages and then add to the lentils, season with pepper and parsley and stir well.
7. Serve with a side salad and some fresh crusty wholemeal bread.