Description
Lamb Ragu is a comforting, rich dish that transforms tender lamb and aromatic herbs into a mouthwatering sauce. This symphony of flavors simmers to perfection, making it an excellent choice for both cozy dinners and elegant gatherings. Serve it over pasta or polenta, and prepare for an unforgettable culinary experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs lamb shoulder, cut into chunks
- 2 medium yellow onions, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing the onions and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear lamb chunks until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add onions and garlic; sauté until fragrant (3-4 minutes).
- Deglaze with red wine, scraping up brown bits from the bottom.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, thyme, and rosemary; bring to a simmer.
- Cover tightly and let cook on low heat for 2-3 hours until lamb is fork-tender.
- Shred the lamb with two forks and return to the sauce. Serve over pasta or polenta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg