Lamb Ragu

  • Meat Lamb
  • Cut Shoulder

Masterclass

Ingredients

Lamb

  • 2 kg lamb shoulder, 3-4cm dice

Other Ingredients

  • 60mls oil
  • 10g garlic, crushed
  • 120g onions, finely sliced
  • 140g carrots, sliced
  • 200g trimmed celery sticks, sliced
  • 4 sprigs rosemary
  • 4 sprigs thyme
  • 200g sliced mushrooms
  • 200ml red wine
  • 800g crushed tomatoes
  • 1.5 litres stock
  • ½ bunch basil leaves, torn

Preparation

  1. Heat half the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Season lamb with salt and pepper, add to pan in batches, cook for 5 minutes, turning or until caramelised. Add remaining oil, garlic, onions, carrots, celery, rosemary, thyme, and mushrooms. Sauté for 5-8 minutes, or until softened and caramelised. Add red wine to deglaze pan. Add crushed tomatoes and stock, bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for 3-3 ½ hours.
  2. Serve with tagliatelle pasta, garnish with fresh basil.

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