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Braised Lamb Shanks With Mushrooms And Pasta

If you prefer a thicker sauce add in a little flour mixed with cold water to thicken towards the end of cooking time. This is a really great recipe for lamb!!

Steps

Set oven to 325 degrees.
In a large dutch oven or oven-proof pot heat oil over high heat.
Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper then brown on both sides transfer to a platter or plate.
Add in onions , garlic , mushrooms , thyme , majoram and crushed red pepper.
Saute for about 7-8 minutes or until veggies are tender.
Return the lamb back to the pot.
Add in wine and bring to a boil.
Simmer for about 6-8 minutes.
Add in broth , worcestershire sauce and crushed tomatoes.
Bring back to a boil.
Cover the pot and transfer to the oven to cook for about 2-1 / 2 - 3 hours , or until the lamb is very tender.
Season with salt and pepper about the last 30 minutes or cooking.
Meanwhile cook the pasta in boiling salted water until just firm-tender.
Drain and place the pasta in a large bowl.
Spoon the sauce over the cooked pasta , sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese , then place the shanks on top.
Serve and pass more parmesan cheese separatel at the table.

Ingredients

olive oil, lamb shanks, onions, fresh garlic, button mushrooms, dried thyme, dried marjoram, dried red pepper flakes, dry white wine, beef broth, worcestershire sauce, crushed tomatoes, salt and pepper, parmesan cheese, rigatoni pasta