Spicy American Lamb Ragout

Recipe provided by | Chef Dylan Girodan Piatti

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Servings: 4


INGREDIENTS

Boneless American Lamb leg 3 pounds

Pork butt 1 pound

Carrots 2

Onion 1

Celery stalk 1

Garlic, chopped 1/2 cup

Oil 1/2 cup

Bay leaf 1

Mint 1 tablespoon

Chili flakes 1 tablespoon

White wine 1 cup

Crushed San Marzano tomatoes, drained 2 cups

Tomato paste 4 tablespoons

Veal or rich chicken stock 2 cups

Fresh pappardelle 1 pound

Grated pecorino 1 cup

DIRECTIONS

 In a large pot, add salted water; bring to a boil.  Freeze a grinder attachment.

Cut leg and pork into 1-inch cubes; place in freezer while preparing other ingredients.

Rough chop carrots; pulse in food processor until very small.  Chop onion and celery; pulse in food processor until very small. Grind meats twice through medium die.

In a medium saucepan, heat oil; add meat.  Stir frequently; cook until no longer pink.  Add vegetables, bay leaf, mint and chili flakes; continue to cook over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring regularly.  Add wine; cook until dry.  Add tomatoes and paste; cook an additional 5 minutes.  Add stock; cook until reduced by half.  Season to taste.

Cook pappardelle in the salted water until tender, about 45 seconds.   Toss with lamb ragout.  Divide into four warmed bowls; top with pecorino.  Serve immediately.