The main dish traditionally served on New Year's Day in Italy is "Cotechino con Lenticchie." This dish consists of cotechino, a type of pork sausage, served with lentils. The combination is symbolic; lentils represent wealth and prosperity for the coming year, while the sausage signifies abundance. Families enjoy this meal to celebrate the new year and as a way to hope for good fortune. Various regional variations exist, but the tradition of eating cotechino and lentils remains a cherished custom throughout Italy during the New Year festivities.