Description
Lamb Ragu is a warm and indulgent dish that transforms simple ingredients into a rich, flavorful experience. Tender lamb shoulder simmers with aromatic herbs, fresh vegetables, and robust red wine, creating a sauce that envelops your taste buds in comfort. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this dish is best served over pasta or creamy polenta. Gather around the table and enjoy the deep flavors and heartwarming memories this recipe brings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs lamb shoulder, cut into chunks
- 2 medium onions, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 can (28 oz) San Marzano tomatoes, crushed
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prep your ingredients: Chop the onions, carrots, and celery into small pieces to create a mirepoix base.
- 2. Sear the lamb: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sear lamb chunks until browned on all sides (about 4-5 minutes each).
- 3. Add aromatics: Remove lamb and sauté onions, carrots, and celery for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- 4. Incorporate garlic and herbs: Stir in minced garlic along with rosemary and thyme for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 5. Pour in wine and tomatoes: Deglaze with red wine; then add canned tomatoes and return the lamb to the pot.
- 6. Slow cook: Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for at least two hours or until lamb is fork-tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg