It is a beloved New Year's tradition: Italians eat lentils on the last day of the year. Here is why! It is a must: lenticchie a Capodanno! Every Italian eats lentils on New Year's Eve. Do you know why these legumes, considered humble food, deserve a place on the holiday table? Because lentils are a symbol of money, prosperity, and long life! They represent abundance.

In other words, we believe they will usher in good luck - "buona fortuna" - in the new year. The most famous dish is "Cotechino e lenticchie," pork sausage and lentils. It is one of the most cherished specialties made during the holiday season. The traditional and typical dish is prepared with lentils and pork sausage called cotechino. This is a large sausage, very fat and rich. It is made with pork rind, nerves and fresh meat.