Lamb Squazetto with Soft Polenta Recipe

Name: Lamb Squazetto with Soft Polenta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. lamb shoulder meat, cut into 2x1-inch cubes; 4 tbsp. olive oil; 1 md. onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick; 4 oz. smoked pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 1 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary leaves; 1 sprig thyme; 1/2 tsp. caraway seeds; 1/2 tsp. fennel seeds; 3/4 cup dry white wine; 3 tbsp. tomato paste; 1 cup chicken stock; 1/2 cup Basic Tomato Sauce (see recipe elsewhere); 4 cups water; 1 cup polenta

Servings: persons

2 lb. lamb shoulder meat, cut into 2x1-inch cubes
4 tbsp. olive oil
1 md. onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick
4 oz. smoked pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 sprig thyme
1/2 tsp. caraway seeds
1/2 tsp. fennel seeds
3/4 cup dry white wine
3 tbsp. tomato paste
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup Basic Tomato Sauce (see recipe elsewhere)
4 cups water
1 cup polenta

1
Season lamb pieces with salt and pepper.
2
In a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3
Add lamb pieces 5 to 6 at a time and brown on all sides.
4
Remove and repeat for all lamb.
5
When lamb is cooked, add onions and smoked pancetta and cook until onion is softened and starting to brown, 9 to 11 minutes.
6
Add rosemary, thyme, caraway and fennel and stir to blend.
7
Add wine, tomato paste, chicken stock and tomato sauce and bring to a boil.
8
Add lamb and juices on plate and return to boil.
9
Lower heat, cover and simmer 1 hour, or until meat is tender.
10
Remove cover, check seasoning and serve with soft polenta.
11
For the polenta, in a 4-quart saucepan, place cool water over high heat and bring water to a boil.
12
Season with salt and pepper.
13
Add polenta in a thin stream, whisking constantly.
14
When all polenta is in, pull pot to front of burner, remove whisk, and start stirring with a wooden spoon.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. lamb shoulder meat, cut into 2x1-inch cubes, 4 tbsp. olive oil, 1 md. onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick, 4 oz. smoked pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, and more.

Yes, Lamb Squazetto with Soft Polenta falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lamb Squazetto with Soft Polenta

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