Cotechino con purè

Description

Cotechino with mashed potatoes is a rich and flavorful dish, perfect for cold winter days.
The combination of cotechino and mashed potatoes is perfect; the delicate flavor of the mashed potatoes pairs beautifully with the bold flavor of the cotechino, creating an irresistible dish from the first bite.

A simple recipe typical of the Christmas menu and especially of New Year's Eve , a variation of the classic Lentils and cotechino , a dish that brings good luck for the new year that is beginning.

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Recipe

Start preparing the recipe by making the mashed potatoes .

Wash the potatoes thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt residue and boil them with their skins in plenty of water for about 30 minutes.

Obviously, cooking times vary depending on the size of the potatoes, so check for doneness with a fork.
If the fork goes in easily, the potatoes are done; otherwise, let them cook until tender.

When the potatoes are cooked, place them on a plate and peel them while still hot.

Pass them through a potato masher and collect them in a container.

Place the pureed potatoes in a saucepan and cook over low heat for about 20 minutes, slowly adding the milk and stirring constantly to avoid lumps.


mashed potatoes with milk

Add the salt, butter, grated Parmesan cheese, and nutmeg, stirring vigorously until the mashed potatoes are soft and consistent.

pot with cooked puree

Keep the mashed potatoes warm and prepare the cotechino.
Since we're using pre-cooked cotechino, place the cotechino, including the foil pouch, in a pot of water and cook for the time indicated on the package.

pot with pre-cooked cotechino

When the cotechino is ready, remove it from the vacuum-sealed packaging and place it on a plate.

Cut the cotechino into slices about 1 cm thick and serve piping hot with the mashed potatoes.