A traditional dish of the region, Todi/Frontignano, is Italian sausage with lentils.  It is tasty and simple to prepare.  I usually get about 10 sausages for 4 people.  I cook the sausage in the oven for about 2 hours.  I like to cook slowly so they get nice and brown but still remain juicy.  Next brown a whole clove of garlic and add a package of lentils to the pan.  I cook the lentils  in the same pan allowing the flavor of the garlic to be absorbed while cooking.  Add some salt,pepper  and sage to your taste.  Spoon the lentils into a nice serving dish  layering the sausage in a circle on top of the lentils.  Take a sprig of parsley or basil to put in the center and serve.  Great presentation.  Some Italian bread with butter and a tossed salad and a bottle of red wine complete the meal.   Buon appetito!

ci vediamo

Arlene