Lentil and Pasta Stew - Master recipes

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, chopped -
• 3 tablespoons olive oil -
• 3 tablespoons butter -
• 1 cup cubed peeled potatoes -
• 3/4 cup sliced fresh carrots -
• 1 celery rib, sliced -
• 1 small onion, finely chopped -
• 5 cups beef broth -
• 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed -
• 1 cup canned diced tomatoes -
• 1 bay leaf -
• 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper -
• 1/4 teaspoon salt -
• 1 cup uncooked ditalini or other small pasta -
• Shredded Romano cheese -