Olive Garden Ossobuco With Gremolata Recipe

Name: Olive Garden Ossobuco With Gremolata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs veal shanks; sea salt, to taste; 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup celery, diced; 1 cup onion, diced; 1 cup carrot, diced; 2 Italian plum tomatoes, quartered; 3 fresh garlic cloves, chopped; 12 ounce porcini mushroom, dried; 1 cup red wine; 6 cups beef broth; 1 bay leaf; 1 lemon rind

Servings: persons

4 lbs veal shanks
sea salt, to taste
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup carrot, diced
2 Italian plum tomatoes, quartered
3 fresh garlic cloves, chopped
12 ounce porcini mushroom, dried
1 cup red wine
6 cups beef broth
1 bay leaf
1 lemon rind

1
Pre-heat oven to 325F.
2
Season veal shanks with salt and herbs.
3
Let rest for 2 hours.
4
Soak dried mushrooms in water.
5
Follow package directions and drain when recommended.
6
Heat 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium flame.
7
Brown veal shanks on all sides.
8
Add diced vegetables, tomatoes, drained mushrooms and 2 garlic cloves.
9
Allow to cook for 6 minutes.
10
Add wine, beef broth, and bay leaf.
11
Bring to a boil, remove from heat and cover.
12
Transfer to preheated oven.
13
Allow to cook for at least 4 hours.
14
When veal is very tender, remove from pan and set aside.
15
Drain sauce from pan into a strainer.
16
Remove bay leaf and rosemary sprig.
17
Mash juice and vegetables through the strainer to achieve a smooth consistency.
18
GREMOLATA - Boil 2 cups of water in a small sauce pan.
19
Add lemon peel.
20
Allow to boil for 1 minute.
21
Remove and allow to slightly cool.
22
Chop blanched lemon peel, parsley and remaining garlic cloves.
23
Place Ossobuco on a serving platter.
24
Pour the drained, smooth sauce over top and sprinkle with Gremolata.
25
Serve immediately along with polenta or mashed potatoes.

300

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs veal shanks, sea salt, to taste, 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped, 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped, and more.

Yes, Olive Garden Ossobuco With Gremolata falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Olive Garden Ossobuco With Gremolata

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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