Rice & Lentils - Lidia

Ingredients

• 2 ounces pancetta or bacon, cut in pieces
• 1 cup onion cut in 1-inch chunks
• 1 cup carrot cut in 1-inch chunks
• 1 cup celery cut in 1-inch chunks
• 6 fresh sage leaves
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 8 to 10 cups hot water
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 ½ cups lentils, rinsed and picked over
• 1 ½ cups Italian short-grain rice, such as Arborio, Carnaroli, or Vialone Nano
• 1 cup chopped scallions
• ½ cup grated Grana Padano or Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for passing