How to make Pasta and Lentils—Pasta with lentils or lentil soup is a New Year’s tradition in many Italian households. The lentil dishes are said to bring to luck to the family on New Year’s Day. Whatever the reason, pasta and lentils is a hearty and delicious winter combination. Lentils are rich in protein, and flavored with a bit of pancetta (Italian peppery bacon), garlic and tomato, the lentils make a delicious sauce that coats the pasta beautifully. Courtesy of Stella Lucente, LLC for Conversational Italian for Travelers books, demonstrated by author and blogger Kathryn Occhipinti. For the recipe, go blog.learntravelitalian at:
