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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
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Heat vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium flame.
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Season lamb, and brown it evenly on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes.
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Remove lamb from pan, and discard excess fat.
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Return pan to heat, and add cubed celery, cubed carrots, cubed onions and whole garlic cloves.
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Saute for one minute.
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Add lamb along with wine, sachet of herbs and veal stock.
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Bring to a simmer, and skim any foam or residue that comes to the surface.
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Cover, and place pot in oven for about 50 minutes to an hour, or until lamb is very tender.
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Remove lamb from sauce, and strain liquids back into saucepan, discarding vegetables and sachet.
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When meat is cool enough to handle, shred lamb into strips.
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Cover and let stand.
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
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Cook pasta until just short of al dente.
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Drain, and hold at room temperature.
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Meanwhile, to finish the dish, heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy saucepan over medium setting.
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Add remaining celery, carrots, onion and chopped garlic.
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Saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add tomatoes, parsley and reserved shredded lamb along with 3 cups of the strained lamb-braising liquid.
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Bring to a boil, and add cooked pasta.
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Bring to a simmer, and cook gently, stirring, for 2 minutes.
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Check seasonings.
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Serve immediately in a flat soup plate.